(cultural) weekend
October 22, 2012 in PvdH's Mexico
(cultural) weekend. It had been a while (a pretty serious while) since I played tourist in my own city. In fact (as sad as it is to say), visits to the Museo de Antropologia here in Mexico City are pretty much reserved when (fairly special) visitors come to town.
The Museo de Antropologia, however, really is one of the gems of the city. Filled with pre-Hispanic artefacts, (beautiful!) jewellery (et al.)- it is a truly spectacular presentation of the incredibly rich history of our country.
And so, given that I had promised to show you all the ongoing celebrations for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), why not start with a couple of the original (pre-Hispanic) rituals to simbolise death and rebirth. My mom and I took a trip today to the museum and spotted this adorned skull and a bone necklace. Both of which (somehow?!) I find to be rather beautiful in their own way.
I find it so fascinating how a celebration is so based on pre-Hispanic rituals. These are wonderful photographs and you have intrigued me into reading more on it
Its a funny thing, but it wasn’t until I saw so many of the burials and rituals from the pre-Hispanic times that the connection of the traditions with the present day Day of the Dead really hit me. One of those things…
Wow so, so beautiful! The detail in the curling of the bone in the necklace is extraordinary! Gorgeous photos!
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Both of these are indeed, wonderful!
The necklace is really amazing.
Can you imagine the work that went into making it?
Thank you so much for taking us along to the museum, with you.
Have a wonderful beginning to your week!
xo.
the work into the necklace is indeed incredible! there was also another one with tiny bones… eek!
This is really interesting Paola, it is easy to forget how far back so many traditions date to! These are such wonderful photographs!
Super creepy! But still rather fascinating actualy
Well the first pic is a bit creepy but fascinating!
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