Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin American and Caribbean Peoples

People Cluster: Amazon

Language: Nambikuára, Southern - (nab)

Alternate Name(s): Southern Nambiquara, Wasusu, Mamaindê, Kithaulu, Alaketesu, Wikisu, Alantesu, Sawentesu Negarotê, Nambiquara, Southern, Manduka, Nhambiquara, Wakalitesu, Latundê, Sarané, Tawandê Hahaintesu, Nambikwara, Sarare, Nambiquara, Halotesu, Anunsu, Sabanê

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion - Animism

Country: Brazil

Also found in:

Population: 2,300

Global Population: 2,300

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Nambikwara of Brazil, numbering 2,300, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Amazon people cluster within the Latin American and Caribbean Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Brazil. Their primary language is Nambikuára, Southern. The primary religion practiced by the Nambikwara is animism, a religious worldview that natural physical entities--including animals, plants, and even inanimate objects--possess a spiritual essence.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available