Mocovi (Guaycuru)
Ethnonyms: Mbocobi, Mocobi, Mogosnae, Mokoit, Mosobiae, Frentones, Amokebit
Very little knowledge of the language and culture of the Mocovi Indians prior to the arrival of the Spanish.
The indigenous tribe Mocovi thrives in the Chaco Province and Santa Fe Province of Argentina, being of nomadic in nature the tribe occupied areas of Bermejo River southwest down to Salado River.They basically fish, hunt, and gather food for their subsistent. Bows and arrows, spears, lances, bolas, or clubs were used to hunt and nets, harpoons and fishing lines for fishing. They hunted deer, pre carries and rhea. The Mocovi people did not place importance in shelter, however setting up camp with sticks used as windbreakers and draped with animal skins was sufficient. Animal skins were used to sleep on.
Farming was not favourable due to poor soil conditions in times of dryness and flooding in their area. Trading was evident from trade routes discovered in the Chaco forest. They traded skins and feathers with other indians to obtain gold, silver and copper objects. Upon the arrival of the Jesuits, Macovi settlers were given cattle and were taught how to farm. That made the Mocovi Indians sedentary in their area.
Ethnonyms: Mbocobi, Mocobi, Mogosnae, Mokoit, Mosobiae, Frentones, Amokebit
Very little knowledge of the language and culture of the Mocovi Indians prior to the arrival of the Spanish.
The indigenous tribe Mocovi thrives in the Chaco Province and Santa Fe Province of Argentina, being of nomadic in nature the tribe occupied areas of Bermejo River southwest down to Salado River.They basically fish, hunt, and gather food for their subsistent. Bows and arrows, spears, lances, bolas, or clubs were used to hunt and nets, harpoons and fishing lines for fishing. They hunted deer, pre carries and rhea. The Mocovi people did not place importance in shelter, however setting up camp with sticks used as windbreakers and draped with animal skins was sufficient. Animal skins were used to sleep on.
Farming was not favourable due to poor soil conditions in times of dryness and flooding in their area. Trading was evident from trade routes discovered in the Chaco forest. They traded skins and feathers with other indians to obtain gold, silver and copper objects. Upon the arrival of the Jesuits, Macovi settlers were given cattle and were taught how to farm. That made the Mocovi Indians sedentary in their area.