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These two Native American men demonstrate the use of achiote to paint headbands
that are made from the leaves of palm trees. Note the different patterns
that are painted on the headbands. Various geometric patterns are used to represent the
various Matsés clans (snakes, jaguars, peccaries, and worms). Generally, only
males have headbands. In addition, Matses men wear belts made of palm leaf.
Belts are used on the hips and often on the stomach and chest.
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