Bororos

The favourite form of earring adopted by the Bororos was a brass ring with a metal or shell crescent, not unlike the Turkish moon, but I do not think that this ornament was of Bororo origin.

Across Unknown South America Arnold Henry Savage Landor 1894

The only other game I saw among the Bororos was the test of strength.

Across Unknown South America Arnold Henry Savage Landor 1894

Away from the serious discussions, more frivolity during the festival, like the Gerewol ceremony for the Bororos or Wadabi (ph) people.

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There were many _boppe_, male and female, and to them were due all the misfortunes which had afflicted the Bororos.

Across Unknown South America Arnold Henry Savage Landor 1894

At the end of the second volume, in the Appendix, will be found a vocabulary of useful words needed in daily conversation which I collected during my visit to the Bororos.

Across Unknown South America Arnold Henry Savage Landor 1894

To this day, say the Bororos, you can see a lot of white spots all over the body of the _mannori_.

Across Unknown South America Arnold Henry Savage Landor 1894

The Bororos had a perfect horror of natural death.

Across Unknown South America Arnold Henry Savage Landor 1894

Bororos sang in fair harmony more than in unison, keeping regular time, and with occasional bass notes and noises by way of accompaniment.

Across Unknown South America Arnold Henry Savage Landor 1894

It was a spirit that came to earth solely for the purpose of punishing the Bororos.

Across Unknown South America Arnold Henry Savage Landor 1894

I am referring to the "clubs" -- called by the Bororos

Across Unknown South America Arnold Henry Savage Landor 1894