Featured Titles
El 13 B'aktun: La nueva era 2012 (El fin del
ciclo desde la óptica maya contemporánea)
Cast
in the form of an extended dialogue, this new work by the distinguished
Q'anjob'al novelist, poet, and scholar explains the Mayan B'aktun calendar
cycle that will conclude its round in the Gregorian calendar year 2012.
Ranging across topics in Mayan cosmovision and cultural values, the work
begins with a recapitulation of Mayan creation accounts. It touches on
comparative prophecy and ceremonial observance, all the while disputing
the erroneous interpretations given to Mayan calendric cycles by non-Mayas
for their own purposes (e.g., recent film versions!). This is an essential
work for all those seeking a Mayan perspective on this popular topic.
In Spanish. (An English edition is expected in 2008.)
Published privately, 2006; $13.00
ISBN 99922-2-331-6
THE CLOTHING OF INDIGENOUS WOMEN FROM SUMPANGO
GUATEMALA
Our
most recent publication! An English re-edition of a work published by
the group of Kaqchikel artists and investigators known as Gorrión
Chupaflor in Sumpango who researched the techniques and meanings of traditional
clothing in their community. Filled with details about age-related clothing
traditions. Fully illustrated.
44 pages 2006 $8.00
ISBN 1-886502-64-1
Yax Te' can now make available some of the beautiful publications of Maya writers and photographers from Chiapas. This month we feature three titles related to food and produced by the Chiapas Photography Project, a non-profit artistic project by Tzoztil and Tzeltal-speaking Mayas in Chiapas. We are pleased to feature the following three works on food-related topics. Each is filled with full-color photos and a multilingual Tzotzil-Spanish-English text that discusses the historical, cultural, and culinary significance of each product. These are polished professional products, suitable as gifts. Limited quantities.
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Ixim Maíz Corn |
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Nuestro Chile / Our Chilis |
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Pox: Un licor tradicional de Chiapas
/ Posh: A Traditional Liquour from Chiapas |
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