Different Mayan Artist's rendition of
~ 𝒞𝒰𝑅𝒜𝒩𝒟𝐸𝑅𝒮𝐼𝑀𝒪 ~
In each photo, one could identify aspects of spirituality, healing, or medical aid depicted in each artists specific style. Their perspective on the different rituals, practice, and healing styles of curandera/os varies by artist, a testament to the longevity and multifaceted nature of Curanderismo.
Both pieces are titled, Comadrona, meaning, midwife.
Each of these pieces shows a ritual, cleansing or spiritual affair.
Here we have a patient and their Curandero, a relatable experience by many standards.
All pieces courtesy of artemaya.com
PICTURED
1.Art/Imagen: Comadrona © Mario Gonzalez Mendoza (Maya; Guatemala), courtesy of ArteMaya.com
2.Art/Imagen: Comadrona © Julian Coche Mendoza (Maya; Guatemala), courtesy of ArteMaya.com
3.Art/Imagen: Curacion Maya © Mario Gonzalez Chavajay (Maya; Guatemala), courtesy of ArteMaya.com
4.Art/Imagen: Baños Medicinales © Diego Isaias Hernandez (Maya; Guatemala), courtesy of ArteMaya.com
5.Art/Imagen: Zanacion Maya © Mario Gonzalez Chavajay (Maya; Guatemala), courtesy of ArteMaya.com
6.Art/Imagen: Curandero © Domingo Garcia Criado (Maya; Guatemala), courtesy of ArteMaya.com
7.Art/Imagen: Curandero de Hueso © Mario Gonzalez Chavajay (Maya; Guatemala), courtesy of ArteMaya.com












