Small Concheros Aztecas Dance Etching Print Handmade Mexican Folk Art by Abelar

Description

This is a Small Size
self contained print, framed in Glass & Brass
and with a tin
loop soldered to the back, all ready to hang
.
This image is of the a
Concheros Dancer done in Sepia Tone Ink.
This wonderful print was made by a very talented artist by the
name of Genaro Abelar.
This piece would make a lovely gift for the
Folkloric Dance
enthusiast
in your life.
The overall size of this print & frame is, 3 3/4 inches tall by 3 inches wide and 1/8 inch deep.
"While “Concheros” is the oldest and most common name for the dance as performed today, other names are used such as Huehuenches, Chichimecas, Aztecas and Mexicas. Some are regional and some are names that have been used more recently to mark how the dance has evolved.
The dance emerged shortly after the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire.
It is based on the old “mitote” dance, but modified to include Catholic symbolism as a means of preserving ancient ritual. While the Spanish tried to eliminate as much indigenous culture as possible, total eradication was not possible. In the case of dance, that which could not be suppressed was adapted to Christianity to facilitate the evangelization process. Early dances often had a pre Hispanic idol buried or otherwise hidden."
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