RESUMO

SILVA, Robinson. ARTESANATO KAYAP: Aspectos histricos e

sociais da comercializao de artefatos indgenas. Um estudo de
caso em Moikarak, Par. Monografia (Licenciatura em Histria) Faculdade Integrada Brasil Amaznia, Belm, 2011.
O presente trabalho relata um estudo sobre artesanato indgena da aldeia
Mebngkre-Kayap, do sul do Par, desde a produo de artefatos at a
sua comercializao em centros urbanos. Foram estudados os aspectos
histricos e sociais da aldeia Moikarak, incluindo as dificuldades atuais que
a aldeia enfrenta para comercializar os artefatos confeccionados dentro de
uma perspectiva de gerao de renda. Os resultados foram obtidos durante
trabalho de campo de trs semanas na aldeia Moikarak. Nesse perodo, foi
usada a metodologia de observao participante e registros em vdeo e
fotografia do processo de produo dos artefatos. Adicionalmente, tais
registros foram tambm obtidos em vrios eventos em centros urbanos,
como nos X Jogos Indgenas Nacional no municpio de Paragominas, 2009 e
na exposio "Mebngkre nh Pyka" (Nossa Terra Mebngkre), 2009.
Nosso estudo constatou que o comrcio de artefatos entre os Mebngkre
ocorre desde o final do sculo XIX. O estudo enfatizou apenas trs
categorias especificas de objetos: colar, pulseira e palito de cabelo,
considerados importantes pela comunidade. Os registros abrangem desde a
coleta de matriasprimas na aldeia at as diferentes estratgias de venda
nos centros urbanos. Interessantemente, foram encontradas evidncias de
inovao tcnica no beneficiamento de matrias-primas, bem como nas
formas dos objetos e na organizao do trabalho entre homens e mulheres.
As trs dificuldades principais que os indgenas encontram para
comercializar seus artefatos so: 1) as distncias entre as aldeias e os
centros urbanos, 2) a deficincia de infra-estrutura de transporte e escassez
de locais de venda. Somado a tudo isso, h tambm a 3) carncia de
polticas pblicas especficas para o fomento prtica do comrcio de
artesanato indgena.

Palavras-chave: Amaznia; Artesanatos Indgenas;

Gerao de Renda; Alternativas Sustentveis; Kayap

Comercializao;

ABSTRACT
SILVA, Robinson. KAYAP HANDICRAFT: Historical and social aspects of
Indian artifacts marketing. A case study in Moikarak, Par Monograph
(Graduation in History) - Faculdade Integrada Brasil Amaznia, Belm, 2011.
This wok reports a study on indigenous handicrafts made in a MebengokreKayap village in southern Para, from the production of artifacts to their
marketing in urban centers. We studied historical and social aspects of
Moikarak village, including the current difficulties facing the village to sell
the artifacts produced within a perspective of income generation. The
results were obtained in a three weeks fieldwork in Moikarak. During this
period, we used the participant observation methodology, video recording
and photography of all artifacts production process. In addition, records
were also obtained in several events held in urban centers, such as the X
National Indigenous Games in the Paragominas City, 2009 and in the
exhibition "Mebngkre nh Pyka" (Our Mebngkre Land), 2009. We
verified that trade of artifacts among Mebngkre occurs since late
nineteenth century. The study highlighted only three specifics categories of
objects: necklace, bracelet, and stick hair, considered important by the
community. The records range from the collection of raw materials in the
forest or the village to the different selling strategies in urban place.
Interestingly, we found evidence of technical innovation in the processing of
raw materials and the shapes of objects, and the organization of labor
between men and women. The three main difficulties that indigenous people
have found to sell their artifacts are: 1) the distances between villages and
urban centers, 2) deficiency of transport infrastructure and lack of outlets.
Adding to all this, there is also 3) lack of specific public policies to promote
the practice of trading in Indian handicrafts.

Keywords: Amazon; Indian Handicrafts, Marketing, Income Generation,

Sustainable Alternatives; Kayapo.