Can You Provide Some Information About The Tarahumara Indians Of Mexico?
This tribe numbers about 70,000. They dwell in the mountainous region of Chihuahua State, toward the northwest of Mexico. Life for the Tarahumaras has continued unchanged for centuries. Their dress and grooming are quite simple. The men wear loincloths. The women put on a number of skirts, one atop the other, as well as bright-colored shirts and necklaces. Both men and women cut their thick, straight black hair at shoulder length. Some of these natives construct simple wooden houses. Those living in ravines and lowlands, however, may prefer caves or other rock shelters for their dwellings. Tarahumaras have an unusual hunting procedure. They will track deer by running after them, even for several days. When the animals become exhausted, it is easy to make the kill. They also hunt for squirrels, lizards and small frogs. These Indians have amazing endurance when it comes to running. Some Tarahumaras cultivate the land, growing corn, potatoes, beans, and so forth. But their type of agricul
