Aldea Xaxmoxan. Chajul, Quiché, Guatemala.
February 13, 2007
Aldea Xaxmoxan. Chajul, Quiché, Guatemala.
Originally uploaded by MiMundo.org.
Hey there. I am not aware of any specific braided-leaf items that are produced in the region. This photo was taken during the burial ceremony of 14 war victims. Some families were waiting outside the church, where the remains of the exhumed victims were being returned to the family members present. This father and daughter duo were simply passing time, and began braiding some long leaves that were nearby…
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