Two canoe-builders, members of the Stalo Halkomelem on the Chilliwack Reservation, doing the rough hewing on a pair of racing canoes. Each of the boats is fashioned from half of a split red cedar trunk and is intended to provide sufficient space for 11 men to paddle. In addition to the traditional adze, modern Indians also use axes and chain saws. 32N-P055-01

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Femme et enfants Shipibo en pirogue sur la lagune de Yarinacocha (département d’Ucayali). - 1969

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Les bananes de la forêt tropicale sont chargées sur des camions qui doivent ensuite franchir la Cordillère des Andes. Les fruits sont vendus dans la plupart des villes du pays. Río Aguaytía, Région Ucayali - 1969

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Les indigènes de l'Amazonie se servent de pirogues taillées dans un tronc d'arbre au feu et à la hache. Avec ces fragiles embarcations ils circulent sur le plus grand fleuve du continent et sur ses affluents. Laguna Paococha, Pucallpa, Ucayali - 1969

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L'aube se lève sur la lagune de Paucocha. Près Pucallpa, Ucayali - 1969

View of the famous Lake Ilopango in EI Salvador. Some geologists believe that the lake is in an ancient crater. Such formations are not uncommon in Central America. Some of these lakes are very deep. The body of water is fed by seeping water and by rainfall, which is very frequent between May and December. Lake Ilopango is dominated by the Chichantepec or San Vicente volcano, which is 2181 meters high. Its water is rich in fish and a lush and diverse flora thrives on its banks. This makes it the ideal destination for the residents of the noisy and overpopulated capital San Salvador. In this area, which is of overwhelming beauty, the townspeople find peace and relaxation. But various leisure activities are also open to them. You can sail, swim, hunt and hike. - 1977

The canoes are not only used for fishing, but also as a means of transport for firewood. – Banda Islands – Moluccas – 1990

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