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On-line version ISSN 1851-1694
Abstract
CAYON, Luis. Alianza perpetua: Bases del manejo ecológico en el noroeste amazónico. Avá [online]. 2011, n.19, pp.00-00. ISSN 1851-1694.
This text explores social relationships between humans and non humans among the Makuna, an Eastern Tukanoan group from Northwest Amazon. From the local concept üsi wasoare (loan of vitality) I analyze shamanic exchanges related to the group productive practices, and demonstrate how life generation results from human labor, guided by an ethical principle that prevents the destruction of non humans.
Keywords : Makuna; Northwest Amazon; Shamanism; Ecological management.