Matsigenkas of Peruvian Amazon

The Matsigenka people are one of the indigenous communities of Peruvian Amazon. They live in Cusco, Ucayali, and Madre de dios regions with around 20,000 members. Their language, which has around 6,000 native speakers, belongs to the family of Arawakan languages and has various dialects including upper Urubamba, lower Urubamba, and the one of Manu region.
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - The community of Sababantiari is one of several Matsigenka communities located at the baja Urubamba river in Cusco department.
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - A wild Macaw looking for food in the hut of a Matsigenka family. There is a very close relationship between Matsigenka communities and nature.
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - Ludwin going for hunting. Traditionally, hunting used to be done by arch and bow but now most of the families use gun.
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - Henry and Haide holding timbers to be used for making a raft. As a result of their lifestyle, Matsigenka people are skilled in various fiends including raft-making.
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - Alberto, Henry, and Haide making a raft from the scratch. As a result of their lifestyle, Matsigenka people are skilled in various fiends including raft-making.
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - A group of Matsigenka children and women at the home of the community's leader.
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - Masato is a fermented drink made of yuca which is quite common among Matsigenkas. It also an important part of social and cultural identity of Matsigenka people which brings the community together.
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - Men drinking Masato. Masato is a fermented drink made of yuca which is quite common among Matsigenkas. It is also an important part of social and cultural identity of Matsigenka people which brings the community together.
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - Children having breakfast at the community's school. Around 25 students are enrolled at the school, however, during rainy season, almost half of them don't have access to the school due to living on the other side of the riv
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - Portrait of Matsigenka Girls (Rakel, Aniyali, Milagro)
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - Children having breakfast at the community's school. Community's school offer classes up to Grade 6. For higher grades, students need to go to another community which is 2-3 hours away by boat.
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - Portrait of Matsigenka children
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - Portrait of Matsigenka boys
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - Matsigenka boys playing in the river.
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - A Matsigenka girl sitting beside a Pamoko, a plate used for serving Masato
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - During the rainy season, from November to April, the water level increases in the rivers making it hard and dangerous for locals to reach to other communities. Considering that there are no health centers in all communities
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - A Matsigenka family living in the Baja Urubamba region of Cusco department. Within a same community, families live on both sides of the river. While there are families living on both sides of the river, the facilities are co
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - Portrait of Yac
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - Portrait of Felicia and her children. Women has a vital role in Matsigenka communities and are in charge of various tasks.
Amazon Rainforest, Peru - and his children playing video game.
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