Tutãra - Rikbaktsa Heritage

Tutãra is the indigenous name for a bivalve shell that only occurs in the Arinos River in the Amazon. The Rikbatksa Indigenous People have used the shell for many generations to produce a handicraft that is sacred to their culture. The tradition of collecting the shell from the river and making the necklace has been passed down by the women for centuries. An intangible heritage of humanity. Narrated by the indigenous people. Production: AG Imagem and OPAN. Script, direction and cinematography: Adriano Augusto Gambarini. Edition: Aguinaldo Matos.

Duration: 6:25. Portuguese.