The Matipu people are an
indigenous people of Brazil. They live in the southern part of the
Xingu Indigenous Park in the state of
Mato Grosso.[2] Their a population is estimated at about 149 individuals in 2011,[1] up from population of 40 in the 1995 census. They are mainly of animist faith and share many cultural traits with other
Xingu peoples.[1]
Name
They are also known as the Mariape-Nahuqua and Matipuhy.[2]
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