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On the river TiquU. 



15. Macunas. 



1 6. Taiassii (Pig Indians). 



17. Tijiico (Mud Indians). 



Onjapob Par and. 



18. Arapdsso (Woodpeckers). 



On the river Apaporu. 



19. Tuca*nos (Toucans). 



20. Uacarra's (Herons). 



21. Pira (Fish). 



22. Desannas. 



On the river Quiriri. 



23. Ipe*cas (Ducks). 



24. Gi (Axe). 



25. Coiia (Wasp). 



On the river Codaiari. 



26. Cordcoro (Green Ibis). 



27. Bauhiinas. 



28. Tatiis (Armadillos). 



On Camsi Parand. 



29. Tenimbiica (Ashes). 



Jukeira Par and). 



30. Muciira (Opossum). 



These tribes have almost all of them some peculiarities of 

 language and customs, but they all go under the general name 

 of " Uaupe's," and distinguish themselves, as a body, from the 

 inhabitants of other rivers. Hence the river is called " Rio 

 dos Uaupe's " (the River of the Uaupe's), though the proper 

 name of it is " Uacaiari,'' and it is always so termed by the 

 Indians. 



The Uaupe's are generally rather tall, five feet nine or ten 

 inches being not an uncommon height, and they are very 

 stout and well formed. Their hair is jet-black and straight, 



