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Item number E354 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Item number E354 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Amate (amatl) paper cutout figure of a humanoid figure, holding maize in each upraised hand. Two other clusters of plants protrude from either side of the body. Cut from lighter coloured mulberry paper, mounted on darker brown fig paper. Label on the back says 'Frijol torrito pinto'.
These paper figures represent nzahki, which in the Otomi language means the living force of all beings in this and other worlds. They are traditionally used in healing and agricultural rituals.
Figures represent vital life force of beings both human, animal, plant and supernatural.
shamanism; magical cures
Purchased at Victor's, an established dealer in Mexico City who specialized in indigenous crafts. Object was probably intended solely for sale.
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Figures represent vital life force of beings both human, animal, plant and supernatural.
shamanism; magical cures
Purchased at Victor's, an established dealer in Mexico City who specialized in indigenous crafts. Object was probably intended solely for sale.
These paper figures represent nzahki, which in the Otomi language means the living force of all beings in this and other worlds. They are traditionally used in healing and agricultural rituals.
Amate (amatl) paper cutout figure of a humanoid figure, holding maize in each upraised hand. Two other clusters of plants protrude from either side of the body. Cut from lighter coloured mulberry paper, mounted on darker brown fig paper. Label on the back says 'Frijol torrito pinto'.
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