YAQUI "DEER DANCER", Yaqui & Mayo people, Sonora. Mexico & Arizona.

YAQUI "DEER DANCER"

Yaqui & Mayo people, Sonora. Mexico & Arizona.
Sterling silver money clip / pendant, Taxco, Mexico, 1950's-60's

Masked Dancer with Antlers & Rattles from the deer dance of the Yaqui (Yoeme) and Mayo people (Sonora, Mexico and Arizona)

Sacred ceremony since ancient days, held held before a deer hunt -- thanking the deer for his sacrifice, so that the people may live, it evolved ino a community celebration of sacrifice during Lent and on the Festa di Guadalupe. The gourd rattles represent the plant world.

Signed two places : "STERLING / TAXCO"

Overall size : approx 1" high x 2" long;
layered silver sheet construction with detailed cut-out figure on blackened silver ground

Wt : .285 troy oz; fine all original condition & patina

# mjc 22011 c .................................................... $ 185.