Nutabes people

Nutabe

Regions with significant populations
Colombia
Languages
Chibcha
Religion
Traditional
Related ethnic groups
Tunebo

The Nutabes (or "Nutabae") were an indigenous people who inhabited the region of Antioquia in Colombia, to about the 14th century. In addition to the stories that indicate the presence of this tribe in the Aburrá Valley in municipalities such as Itagüí, Envigado and Sabaneta, also in the towns of Antioquia places like Toledo, San Andrés de Cuerquia and Ituango you will find information and other territories mediating the 16th century were inhabited by the tribe.

History

According to some historians and researchers Nutabes fall within the language family Chibchas. Nutabes were essentially farmers, especially maize and beans, fruit trees and even cotton. Also, in other economic fields, were fishermen and also miners mined alluvial gold field and the Medellin river.

Sociopolitical organization

Their society was organized into small chiefdoms hereditary, individually scattered and lacking any central power. However, compared to the Spanish conquest (and against other situations overall incidence), these tribes used to join in a federated so to call it around the chief who had shown more courage in any of their tasks warriors. The Nutabes despite belonging to a group of peaceful tribes of the area were recognized Antioquia also as warriors typically when protecting their territory. When the Spanish arrived, the leadership of the tribe was exercised by a chief Guarcama name.

Economy

The Nutabes traded with neighboring tribes, for which they used a strategic bridge over the river San Andreas, at its mouth, bridging indigenous language he called Bredunto. This name became Pescadero after the Spanish conquest. This bridge was important for life Nutabe. Amid the bustle conqueror, indigenous him down. Somewhat later, Andres de Valdivia, of the conquering, given its importance rebuilt it.

See also

• Antioquia department
• Aburrá Valley
• Chibchas