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On the river Tiquie.

15. Macunas.

16. Taiassu (Pig Indians).

17. Tijiico (Mud Indians).

Onjapob Para?id.

18. Arapdsso (Woodpeckers).

On the river Apafiorls.

19. Tucdnos (Toucans).

20. Uacarras (Herons).

21. Pira (Fish).

22. Desannas.

On the river Qidriri.

23. Ipecas (Ducks).

24. Gi (Axe).

25. Coua (Wasp).

On the river Codaiari.

26. Cordcoro (Green Ibis).

27. Bauhiinas.

28. Tatiis (Armadillos).

On Can't si Par and.

29. Tenimbuca (Ashes).

Juheira Parana).

30. Mucura (Opossum).

These tribes have almost all of them some peculiarities of language and customs, but they all go under the general name of " Uaupes," and distinguish themselves, as a body, from the inhabitants of other rivers. Hence the river is called " Rio dos Uaupes " (the River of the Uaupes), though the proper name of it is " Uacaiari,'' and it is always so termed by the Indians.

The Uaupes 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,