Zuni Mysticism by Maria Alquilar

I have spent a good deal of time in the Southwest working on Public Art Projects. The Zuni Mystique and it's iconic images have inspired my paintings.
e:mail alquilar @hotmail.com for each painting that interest you. They are on sale at this time. The prices on the website will be reduced on purchase 20to50%
Alquilar M Galeria 90 NE 46 Street Miami, FL 33137
Dancehall of the Dead was a place that the Katchinas went to after visiting the Zunis ,aiding them in different ways. For example providing rain. However the Zunis were sacrificing children to the Katchinas and also committing suicide so that they could go to the Dance Hall. The Katchinas told them this was wrong. The Zunis were to choose wise men and woman who would disquise themselves as Katchinas during the ceremonies. The Katchinas never returned to Zuni Land but did listen to the prayers and dances of the Chosen human Katchinas.

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