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OF THE AMAZON.
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On the river Tiquié.

15. Macunás.

16. Taiassú (Pig Indians).

17. Tijúco (Mud Indians).

Onjapoó Paraná.

18. Arapásso (Woodpeckers).

On the river Apaporís.

19. Tucános (Toucans).

20. Uacarrás (Herons).

21. Pirá (Fish).

22. Desannas.

On the river Quiriri.

23. Ipécas (Ducks).

24. Gi (Axe).

25. Coúa (Wasp).

On the river Codaiari.

26. Corócoró (Green Ibis).

27. Bauhúnas.

28. Tat{[subst:u'}}s (Armadillos).

On Canísi Par and.

29. Tenimbúca (Ashes).

Jukéira Paraná).

30. Mucúra (Opossum).

These tribes have almost all of them some peculiarities of language and customs, but they all go under the general name of " Uaupés," and distinguish themselves, as a body, from the inhabitants of other rivers. Hence the river is called " Rio dos Uaupés " (the River of the Uaupés), though the proper name of it is "Uacaiarí," and it is always so termed by the Indians.

The Uaupés are generally rather tall, five feet nine or ten inches being not an uncommon height, and they are very stout and well formed. Their hair is jet-black and straight,