The Ikpeng of Brazil are traditionally hunter-gatherers. They are now in the Xingu Indian Reservation in Central Brazil. Living in the reservation has forced them to adopt a more agrarian lifestyle. The Ikpeng live along the western bank of the Rio Xingu, in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso.
They mainly raise manioc and corn and supplement their diets with fish, game, and seasonal fruits and berries. Corn also has spiritual value in their culture.
They are animists and are terrified of the spirit world. They see everything they do and everything that happens to them as directly related to the spirit world.
Their whole culture and lifestyle are centered around parties. They love parties and will spend months planning and preparing for these parties, which can last for days and include dancing and food. The dancing associated with the parties also holds spiritual significance, giving a small glimpse into the spiritual depravity of the Ikpeng. There are no known believers among this group, though there have been some missionaries working with them.
Within the reserve, non-indigeneous settlement, tourism, missionary activity, and commercial enterprise are illegal.
* Scripture Prayers for the Ikpeng, Txikao in Brazil.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Ikpeng, Txikao |
People Name in Country | Ikpeng, Txikao |
Population this Country | 400 |
Population all Countries | 400 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 0 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Alternate Names | Chicao; Ikpeng; Tonore; Txicão; Txikão |
People ID | 11329 |
ROP3 Code | 102098 |
Country | Brazil | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Mato Grosso state: Xingú park. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Brazil |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Mato Grosso state: Xingú park.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Language | Ikpeng (400 speakers) |
Language Code | txi Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Ikpeng (400 speakers) |
Language Code | txi Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Ikpeng |
Primary Language: Ikpeng
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
---|---|
None reported |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.25 %) |
2.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
98.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
0.0 %
|
Independent |
0.0 %
|
Orthodox |
0.0 %
|
Other Christian |
0.0 %
|
Protestant |
0.0 %
|
Roman Catholic |
100.0 %
|