Matachines, Central Mexico

1973, printed 2014
(American, 1942-)
Image: 31.7 x 25 cm (12 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.); Paper: 35.4 x 27.7 cm (13 15/16 x 10 7/8 in.)
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Location: not on view

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Originating in Europe in the 17th century, matachine originally meant a sword dance performed in elaborate costumes.

Description

This surreal image shows a group of Mexican matachines, performers who enact ritual dances usually intended to worship Mary, a saint, Christ, or the Holy Trinity. It was taken by Lyon on one of the many journeys he has made to Mexico. Matachines are found in both North and South American Indigenous cultures.
Matachines, Central Mexico

Matachines, Central Mexico

1973, printed 2014

Danny Lyon

(American, 1942-)

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