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The Vanishing Cultures Project is devoted to assisting indigenous groups safeguard their culture through documentary journalism and advocacy.

We're proud to announce the publication of VCP's newest book, THE XIKRIN: INDIGENOUS LIFE IN A CHANGING AMAZON. amazon.com/The-Xikrin-Ind…


Xikrin men and women gather in a house in the Amazon rainforest to have their bodies painted. ow.ly/i/4vERP


Looking for a beautiful, unique holiday gift that supports a good cause? Take a look at our prints from Mustang. vcproject.org/books-prints/u…


Lost Tribes, Lost Knowledge - A 1991 cover article in Time Magazine. Still incredibly relevant. ow.ly/ryvYK


A Xikrin father in the Amazonian village of Poti-Kro cares for his young son. ow.ly/i/386Tt


Every two weeks, Xikrin women in the Amazon gather to repaint their bodies. ow.ly/i/386Rq


A Xikrin woman climbs a genipap fruit tree in the Amazonian village of Poti-Kro. ow.ly/i/386N4


Many scientists say construction of the Belo Monte Dam will dry up the Bacaja River, threatening the Xikrin people. ow.ly/i/32bzC


Many Xikrin women smoke pipes to keep the Amazonian mosquitos at bay. ow.ly/i/32bux


In Chiang Mai? Come check out our Mongolia exhibition at Documentary Arts Asia on Friday! ow.ly/i/33onI


A rainbow breaks through the clouds as Xikrin warriors return from a successful hunting trip. ow.ly/i/32brR


During a Xikrin warrior initiation ritual, young men must endure the bites of fire ants. ow.ly/i/32boH


Xikrin women gather in an Amazonian village before painting each others' bodies. ow.ly/i/31Xb5


Tukurare, a spiritual leader in a Xikrin village in Brazil's Amazon, has his face painted before a ceremonial dance. ow.ly/i/2ZNBW


Xikrin men, women, and children gather on the banks of the Bacaja River at the end of a hot Amazonian day. ow.ly/i/2R4Tw


Xikrin men in the Amazon line up in ceremonial paint and garb before launching into a traditional song and dance. ow.ly/i/2MYEN


When land turtles are caught by Xikrin hunters, they're tied with vines and hung on branches to be picked up later. ow.ly/i/2JCmB


An elaborately painted young Xikrin woman poses for a portrait in her home in the Brazilian Amazon. ow.ly/i/2GTKt


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