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Corporal Paintings

Both sexs would like to adorn themselves with paintings, necklaces, brecelets and ankle supports. The paintings could cover the face, the body and sometimes other members. The colors that would be used were the red one, the white and the black, creating simple designs based on rays and points very varied. The face and corporal painting formed part of many rituals and norms of courtesy. In addition it was used to communicate moods or the circunstances in which was its carrier.

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