Monumento ao Índio

Monumento ao Índio is an obelisk shaped like a blowgun at the Guarani entrance of Parque das Nações Indígenas, standing roughly 15 meters tall. The structure marks one of several park entrances, each named after different indigenous groups from the state.

The obelisk was designed by architect Roberto Montezuma during the park's creation to honor the indigenous cultures of Mato Grosso do Sul state. It is part of a deliberate plan to recognize multiple ethnic groups through distinct park entrances.

The monument takes the form of a blowgun, a tool central to hunting and ceremony for the indigenous peoples of this region. This architectural choice reflects how local indigenous traditions are woven into the park's physical design.

The monument sits at the park's edge and is accessible from Avenida Afonso Pena, making it easy to reach on foot. The open space around the monument offers clear views of the entire structure from multiple angles.

Inside the obelisk runs a spiral staircase connecting different levels of the structure, offering an unexpected perspective of the monument's design. Visitors who climb the stairs gain views across the park and surrounding areas that most passersby never see.