Baure

The Baures found their earliest recognition as an ethnic group in the notes of Jesuit priests in the late 17th century. From 1702 on the Baures, who settled in well-organized villages of the region, were “reduced” in Jesuit missions. In spite of the adaptation of many cultural traits of immigrating Europeans, the Baures have still preserved some important features of their culture, which are the means of identification with the ethnic group.

Baure elderly women dancing in the Entrada Folklórica on the 7th of December 2008
Baure elderly women dancing in the Entrada Folklórica on the 7th of December 2008

Baure Macheteros dancing with their feather masks 
Baure Macheteros dancing with their feather masks

A Baure woman weaving a hammock 
A Baure woman weaving a hammock

A Baure woman making a fisher net 
A Baure woman making a fisher net

Baure canoes at the Río Negro 
Baure canoes at the Río Negro

Baure man with the basket he made
Baure man with the basket he made

A Baure couple on their field of plantains and pineapple 
A Baure couple on their field of plantains and pineapple