Txemã, the primary cacique (chief) of the Matis tribe, helping prepare for the Ceremony of Mariwin.  The Matis have three caciques that are chosen in elections by tribal members.  All adult members of the tribe are elgible to vote, including women.  The cacique is largely a ceremonial title, having little power over the actions of individual men and women.   The Matis chief generally leads by example rather than by force.