A festa das frutas: uma abordagem antropológica das cerimônias rituais entre os Ʉtãpinopona (Tuyuka) do Alto Rio Negro

Abstract

This thesis, entitled “the fruit festival”, yukurika basore, presents an anthropological approach to the ritual ceremonies performed by the Ʉtãpinopona (Tuyuka) of the upper Negro River, Northwest Amazon. The stage of this celebration is the border region between Brazil and Colombia, called the "Tukano triangle," which comprises the districts of Pari-Cachoeira, Taracuá, and Iauareté, in the municipality of São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas - Brazil. The actors of the party are members of the Tuyuka, Tukano, Desana, Arapaso, Wanano, Piratapauia, Makuna, Tariana, Bará, Hupda, and Mirititapuia ethnic groups, among others. The author of this thesis is also an actor in the feast and on the stage. The thesis was written based on the knowledge acquired in the Tuyuka family, on the learning during the execution of the feasts, and also on conversations and interviews "in the field" with several specialists of the fruit festival. The text follows the dynamics of the feast itself, interspersing acts and scenes, showing the various actors in their specific roles as fruit gatherers, aturás bearers, promoters of protection ceremonies, storytellers, singers, dancers, blowers, and players of musical instruments.