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edition silk screen on paper Published by Pocohontas Press, Chicago 1941, 16"h. x 13"w. Twelve separately printed colors |
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The Mazatecs of the state of Oaxaca derive their name from one of the
important regional centers, Mazatlan (not to be confused with the
Sinaloan port of the same name). Their costume is similar to that of
their neighbors the Chinantecs already discussed in the text to Plate
14.
The front and back of the huipil are lavishly em- broidered in free, curved motifs representing formalized animals and birds, particularly the eagle, the I ancient emblem of Huatla the town which is the source of Plate 17. The embroidery is worked on a white background in different -hues of red and in black. In ancient times the Mazatec huipiles were colored a rich, permanent purple with dye made from a snail shell found on the Pacific coast. The women comb their hair with pixtle as do their neighbors the Yalaltecs Carlos Merida |
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