State Park of JalapãoState of Tocantins
Photograph of the village of Mateiros and the surroundings - Jalapão Park - State of Tocantins
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The village of Mumbunca is located about 35 kilometers from Mateiros. This village is composed of a majority of slave descendants who have highlighted the craftsmanship of the capim dourado (capim gold).
This native grass of the region is harvested in August-September and is worked to make any type of object (vases, tray, pendants, ...).
There are about 200 inhabitants, for whom tasks are well defined between women and men..
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