The night slowly descends.
Even after a whole day of ritual dancing, these Araucan clan's aboriginals felt not tired but increasingly excited!
They formed a large semicircle by the sea, centered around the totem pillar.
Only the young and strong males of each family were qualified to remain within the circle, which was a special seat for the warriors.
As the moon rose, the most important moment of the ritual ceremony had arrived.
Yawu——!
Yawu——!
During the ritual ceremony attended by all the tribe members, everyone, regardless of gender or age, let out primitive and wild shouts like huddled animals.
The sound lingered for a long time, collectively welcoming the most honored and powerful member of the tribe.
Sha..sha..sha..
Bare feet on the fine sand by the sea.
Chieftain Manguenke wore a pair of animal hide shorts, draped in a white traditional woven robe.
