Marcio Pimenta

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Location: Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul

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Biography: Marcio Pimenta is a photographer, explorer and visual storyteller who focuses on human, sociocultural issues, identity and climate change. Based in the South of Brazil. His work has been featured in multiple print and online publications... MORE

A little over 500 years ago, th...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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A little over 500 years ago, the Portuguese Ferdinand Magellan discovered a sea passage in the south of the planet, a region completely unknown by the Europeans who later called it “Terra Australis Incognita”. This discovery united the world and would come to be the first globalization of modern society. The waters of The Strait of Magellan unites the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Strait of Magallan, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

José Luis Vásquez Chogue, Secre...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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José Luis Vásquez Chogue, Secretary of the Corporation Selk’nam. This is the first time he has visited the land of his ancestors, the Tierra del Fuego. "It was an emotion and an energy that I had never lived. I tried to see and experience this place with the eyes of my grandfather". His grandfather was given up for adoption and was taken by a French family. Punta Arenas, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

On the banks of the Strait of M...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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On the banks of the Strait of Magellan, Maria Margarita Vasquez Choque (Pilar) proudly holds the flag that represents the Selk’nam and raises her fist as a sign of struggle and resistance. Punta Arenas, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

Retired Military Person from th...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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Retired Military Person from the Chilean Armed Forces, Mário Dino Vasquez Chogue is now fighting for the recognition of his people. Punta Arenas, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

Hector Vasquez Chogue, in the u...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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Hector Vasquez Chogue, in the urban Santiago de Chile. He heard he is Selk’nam just 3 years ago. Hector went into shock because for the first time, in a search of more than 30 years, he took knowledge of its origins. Santiago, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

Shoes worn by Selk'nam. Th...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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Shoes worn by Selk'nam. This artifact is exposed and belongs to the Maggiorino Borgatello Museum, Punta Arenas, Chile. Punta Arenas, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

Tools used by Selk’nam to build...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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Tools used by Selk’nam to build bows and arrows that would be used for hunting the guanaco. This artifact is exhibited and belongs to the Maggiorino Borgatello Museum, Punta Arenas, Chile. Punta Arenas, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

Owl feather bows. If a Selk...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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Owl feather bows. If a Selk'nam saw the boss with this bundle of feathers, they prepared to fight. This artifact is exhibited and belongs to the Maggiorino Borgatello Museum, Punta Arenas, Chile. Punta Arenas, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

Bag used by the Selk'nam m...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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Bag used by the Selk'nam made of guanaco leather. This artifact is exhibited and belongs to the Maggiorino Borgatello Museum, Punta Arenas, Chile. Punta Arenas, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

Wood scrapers coated with guana...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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Wood scrapers coated with guanaco leather. They were used for making clothes and coverings for the huts. This one artifact is on display and belongs to the Maggiorino Borgatello Museum, Punta Arenas, Chile. Punta Arenas, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

Arrow used for hunting the guan...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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Arrow used for hunting the guanaco. In the model shown in the photo, the tip was made of glass the Selkna'm found from settlers. They also made points made of obsidian and wood and it was extremely accurate. This artifact is exposed and belongs to the Maggiorino Borgatello Museum, Punta Arenas, Chile. Punta Arenas, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

Toy bow and arrows in a pouch m...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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Toy bow and arrows in a pouch made of guanaco leather. They were used by children to play and acquire hunting skills. This artifact is on display and belongs to the Museum Maggiorino Borgatello, Punta Arenas, Chile. Punta Arenas, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

Replica of a Selk'nam flag...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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Replica of a Selk'nam flag. Originally, they did not have flags. It was created by the children and women who were under the care of the Salesian mission on Dawson Island, Chile. The Selk'nam believed that when they died, they became stars. Santiago, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

The guanaco (Lama guanicoe) was...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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The guanaco (Lama guanicoe) was fundamental for the survival of the peoples of Tierra del Fuego. From it, they took the food, the leather for making clothes, utensils, and threads for manufacturing arrows. Tierra del Fuego, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

The guanaco (Lama guanicoe) pro...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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The guanaco (Lama guanicoe) probably arrived in the Tierra del Fuego along with the Selk’nam, crossing a strip of earth that connected the island to the mainland. Tierra del Fuego, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

Located in Bahía Inutil, one of...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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Located in Bahía Inutil, one of the most important archeological sites is the Pedra de Marazzi, recognized as one of the oldest settlements on the island, reaching 9,500 years. Here were found lithic instruments and other evidence of the presence of hunting groups of birds and guanacos. Tierra del Fuego, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

Society Ganadera Gente Grande, ...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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Society Ganadera Gente Grande, according to recent surveys was the first farm to be founded on Tierra del Fuego, in 1883. Here began the conflict between the Selk'nam and the farmers. The house also had a small port for the ships. Some Selk'nam were taken to Europe to be exhibited in human zoos. Tierra del Fuego, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

The Europeans brought horses an...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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The Europeans brought horses and sheep. The way of life that required large areas of land caused conflict with the Selk'nam. Tierra del Fuego, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

The Europeans brought horses an...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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The Europeans brought horses and sheep. The way of life that required large areas of land caused conflict with the Selk'nam. Tierra del Fuego, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

The Cemetery of Onaisín, also k...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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The Cemetery of Onaisín, also known as the Cemetery of the British or of the Settlers. The cemetery belongs to the residents and settlers of the “Caleta Josefina” resort of the Sociedad Exploradora da Tierra del Fuego and is now a historical monument in Chile. Here are buried some of the farmers who were killed by the Selk’nam during the conflict. Tierra del Fuego, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

“Erected by his co-workers in m...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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“Erected by his co-workers in memory of John Saldine, killed by Indians on July 20, 1898", says the headstone of one of the graves in the cemetery of Onaisín. Tierra del Fuego, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

Men cut wood to make fire and s...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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Men cut wood to make fire and shelter from the cold. Everyday life has changed very little in Tierra del Fuego. Tierra del Fuego, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

A genuine shed where sheep are ...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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A genuine shed where sheep are sheared and which is still in operation. Tierra del Fuego, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

The occupying force had a clear...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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The occupying force had a clear motive: the raise of sheep. Farmers invaded fishing, hunting and collecting Selk’nam's territory. Tierra del Fuego, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

A worker shears a sheep. Tierra...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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A worker shears a sheep. Tierra del Fuego, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

Two men work at the press to pa...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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Two men work at the press to pack wool from sheep. The wool produced in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia is considered the best in the world. Tierra del Fuego, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

There are records that some Sel...le, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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There are records that some Selk'nam groups were arrested at the ranches before being sent to Dawson’s Island. Or murdered. Tierra del Fuego, Chile, 2021. Photo: Marcio Pimenta

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Clash of Civilizations

Copyright Marcio Pimenta 2024

Updated Dec 2021

Location Florianopólis, Brazil

Topics Abstract, Arts, Beach, Celebrations, Conservation, Documentary, Emotion, Environment, Essays, Freedom, Happiness, Health/Healing, Landscape, Latin America, Lifestyle, MENTAL HEALTH, Peace, Photography, Spotlight, Still life, Street, Vacation

Just over 500 years ago, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan discovered a sea passage in the south of the planet, a region unknown to Europeans, who called it Terra Australis Incognita. This discovery united the world in the first globalization of modern society. The pass became known as Strait of Magellan. In the wake of Magellan came the European farmers, who had already domesticated plants and animals and, upon reaching the now named Tierra del Fuego, found hunter-gatherers who were living there over 10,000 years, as a result of the great adventure of man’s migration throughout the planet. Among the tribes there was an ethnic group that would be known as Selk’nam. The meeting between European farmers and hunter-gatherers meant the death sentence of the latter. A tragedy still to be discussed. Considered extinct in the history books and laws written by the victors, the survivors claim to be alive. And now they are fighting for recognition.

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