Mazo for Orunmila
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Material Information

Title:
Mazo for Orunmila
Creator:
Miguel Sabina ( Artist )
Chillag, George ( Photographer )
Publication Date:
Physical Description:
Slide
Physical Location:
Box No FB18; Folder No. 1; 2001

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Santería
Orishas in art
Afro-Cuban artists
Genre:
Color Photograph

Notes

Abstract:
Colorful beadwork mazo made by Miguel Sabina. Heavy beaded necklace, green and yellow beads predominantly. There are differently colored bunches of beaded tassels at intervals throughout the necklace. This mazo was commissioned and purchased especially for Historical Museum of Southern Florida (HistoryMiami Museum) exhibit, "At the Crossroads: Afro-Cuban Orisha Arts in Miami," February 23- August 8, 2001. The mazo is for Orunmila, the orisha of divination, knowledge and wisdom. Orunmila's ritual colors are green and yellow. The mazo has 16 beaded tassels (moñas) representing the 16 orishas. Mazos are one of the most complex types of beadwork, and consist of various strings of beads divided into sections called 'casetas' (huts), separated by larger beads called 'glorias'. ( en )
General Note:
From HistoryMiami's South Florida Folklife Collection. Afro-Cuban Orisha Arts in Miami, 1999-2001. Collection No. HMF9018.

Record Information

Source Institution:
HistoryMiami Museum
Holding Location:
HistoryMiami Museum
Rights Management:
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Resource Identifier:
2001-390-310 ( HistoryMiami Identifier )