Arara (Rondônia)
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 200 (1990s) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Rondônia | |
| Languages | |
| Monde | |
| Religion | |
| Baptist | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Zoró and Gavião |
The Arara are an
indigenous people of Brazil native to the state of Rondônia. They are closely related to the Zoró and Gavião peoples, and are distinct from other groups known as "Arara" to outsiders, including the Arara of Pará and the Kwaza. Their language is part of the Monde branch of the Tupian languages.[1]
The Arara were an
New Tribes Mission introduced medical care, and the population rose to over 200 by the 1990s. The Mission formally converted most Arara to the Baptist faith, though the community largely retained their traditional beliefs.[1]
References
- ^ ISBN 0313263876.
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