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Jayde wearing her traditional Ye'kwana face paint.
Jewel is all decked out.SHHHH!Don't tell her I posted this!
She does not like for me to post photos from her chubby childhood!
She does not like for me to post photos from her chubby childhood!
Jackie on the war path!
My youngest grand daughter likes to wear face paint as well!
Elena, Abbie and Jackie, in their war paint!My daughters grew up in the jungle and always enjoyed painting their faces with their indian friends. We no longer live in the jungle but we still seem to like to paint our faces. Makeup is ok, but when you really want to be beautiful, you need your war paint!
Jewel's collection of beads.
Even the legs get painted and wrapped in beads. It's all about the accessories, you know!
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To each his/her own, I guess. I don´t even like make up... :)
Very nice! Question: Did the ladies in the jungle shave their legs? Just curious after seeing the leg paint. Also, did they paint for special occastions only, or more often? Thanks and have a nice day! Oh--did they make their own paint, or buy it from somewhere?
Kathy, I love your questions! The indians are nearly hairless and do not need to shave. They painted to feel pretty. Certainly for special occasions, but sometimes just because. They make their own paints. The leg painting was supposed to keep snakes away. I preferred a machete!
Mrs. Vernoy! My goodness, I didn't know you had a blog! My brother said he friended Josh on Facebook recently and I just stumbled across your blog. You might remember me as the redhead kid next door :-) I'll have to come back and catch up on how life is treating you guys!
Hi again. I found you through the comments at Gutsy Writer's. And I found her through BallerinaGirl who lives in Brazil. I love to travel and am fascinated by life in different cultures. I enjoy variety in life and friends!
I love the painted legs! Pretty! Thank you for sharing. You have beautiful children and grandchildren.
Great photos!
Just like I've seen on Nat Geo.
Oooooh! I'm gonna tell heeeerrr! :)
Yes. I prefer this over makeup ANY DAY!
That youngest grandbaby of yours is the cutest!
Thanks for posting and giving us a glimpse into the Indian culture.
♥
Joy
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