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Venezuela, Warao Mother and Child of the Orinoco
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Venezuela, Warao Mother and Child of the Orinoco
A beautiful portrait of a Warao Mother and Child of the Orinoco Delta region. The Warao (" the boat people" ) are an indigenous people inhabiting northeastern Venezuela and western Guyana. Most of the approximately 20, 000 Warao inhabit Venezuelas Orinoco Delta region, with smaller numbers in neighbouring Guyana and Suriname. Date: circa 1930s
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Delta Guyana Humanity Jul16 Northeastern Orinoco Peoples Region Touching Tribal Venezuela
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This evocative photograph captures the tender moment between a Warao mother and her young child in the Orinoco Delta region of Venezuela, circa 1930s. The Warao people, also known as the Guarauno or Guarao, are an indigenous community inhabiting the northeastern parts of Venezuela and the western regions of Guyana and Suriname. With an estimated population of approximately 20,000, the majority of the Warao reside in the Orinoco Delta, a vast and intricate network of rivers and waterways. The Warao are renowned for their unique way of life, which revolves around their traditional reed boats, or "waras," which they use to navigate the delta's labyrinthine waterways. In this image, the mother and child are depicted inside a typical Warao dwelling, a raised wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by the lush greenery of the delta's interior. The mother's expression is one of deep affection as she touches her child's cheek, while the child gazes up at her with innocent curiosity. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the humanity and warmth of the Warao people, whose rich cultural heritage and connection to the natural world continue to captivate and inspire us. The image serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the traditions and stories of indigenous communities, and of the enduring bonds between mothers and their children, no matter where they call home.
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