Book

Chichicastenango: the Kiche Indians; their history and culture; sacred symbols of their dress and textiles

Unión Tipográfica • Guatemala • Published In 1940 • Pages:

By: Rodas N., Flavio, Rodas Corso, Ovidio, Hawkins, Laurence Faulkner.

Abstract

The first part of this book provides an overview of Quiché prehistory, history and culture, including an exposition of the Popol Vuh, the classic Mayan text found in Chichicastenango. The second part focusses on Quiche textiles, including types of clothing and the symbolism of woven motifs.

Region

Middle America and the Caribbean

Sub Region

Maya Area

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard; 2021

Field Date

1901-1938

Coverage Date

350-1937

Coverage Place

Chichicastenango, Quiché, Guatemala

Notes

By Flavio Rodas N., Ovidio Rodas C. [and] Laurence F. Hawkins

"This book is based upon and in part translated from Simbolismos (maya quichés) de Guatemala, by Flavio Rodas N. and Ovidio Rodas C., published ... 1938 ... The first part, a survey of the past culture of the Kiché race and the present culture of the Kiché of Chichicastenango, was written by Laurence F. Hawkins ... The photographs are by Ovidio Rodas C. The section on 'The origin of the symbols,' a paraphrase of part of the Popol buh, is a faithful translation by Mr. Hawkins of the corresponding section of the Simbolismos written by Ovidio Rodas C."--Foreword.

LCCN

42005613

LCSH

Quiché Indians

Indians of Central America--Clothing

Indian textile fabrics--Central America

Symbolism Chichicastenango (Guatemala)