Closeup of Tupã Matis, demonstrating facial tattoos on her cheeks.  Tupã is the first wife of Bina Tucu, the secondary cacique of the Matis tribe.  She is one of the two wives of Bina Tucu.  Women are highly respected in Matis society and are given equal status in many tribal functions.  For example during tribal elections, their vote is given equal weight to that of men.