  Hand cut diety of a Pomegranate Spirit, in brown and white hand-made bark paper, or Amatl. [Note the distinctive shape of the pomegranate fruit.] 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. |
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