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Otomi Thunder Diety, Amatl Paper, 17 x 22

Hand cut diety of a Tureno, or Thunder Spirit, in white and brown hand-made bark paper, or Amatl. The very popular Otomi cloth embroideries evolved from these paper cuts, which are still used in ritual ceremonies - blessing of crops, etc. Not commonly found outside of museum collections. 17" x 22". Mexico.


$65.00

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