Brazilian Mulatto
| Brazilian Mulatto | |
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| Group | Mulatto, Pardo |
| Similar Types | Cuban Mulatto, Brazilian Pardo |
| Region | Northern Brazil |
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Description
Colonial-era mulato Brazilians: populations formed largely from African-descended women and European-descended men, sometimes with additional Indigenous ancestry. Historically they were concentrated in the North and Northeast and along major coastal towns and cities. [1]
Physical Traits
On average, skin tones range from light brown to medium-dark brown, often with warm golden or slightly reddish undertones. Faces are usually oval to slightly long, with visible but not extreme cheekbones and a tapered jaw. The nose tends to be medium in width with a straight to slightly convex bridge and a rounded, fleshy tip. Lips are medium to full. Hair is typically dark brown to black and wavy to curly, though tighter coils also occur. Eyes are mostly dark brown, with some light-brown or hazel examples. As with any mixed population, there is a wide range of individual variation around this average. [2]