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Lacandón
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Lacandón

Mayan Indians who live in a rich tropical rainforest on the border of Mexico and Guatemala. Largely isolated, they maintained a traditional way of life until modern times, fishing, hunting, and growing vegetables and fruits. They spin fibres and weave cloth, tan leather, and make pottery, flutes, dugout canoes, and nets. They have preserved their traditional beliefs. Their total number has declined, and only several hundred remain.



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A Mayan priest called K'in Garcia who lives in Mexico's Lacandon jungle told Associated Press he had a skull that warded off sickness and deforestation.
THE last Mayan tribe remaining outside Western influence in the Mexican rainforest, the Lacandon, believe the skulls have control over natural forces and can project visions A CRYSTAL skull is still used in special ceremonies by Lacandon priests who believe it can help ward off sickness and halt the deforestation of their land.
The women wear long white huipiles similar to those worn by the Lacandon Maya in Mexico.
 
 
 
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