An older Mayan woman wears traditional dress, including a tocoyal or head wrap tyipical of Santiago Antitlan. They are a symbol of status and authori
An older Mayan woman wears traditional dress, including a tocoyal or head wrap tyipical of Santiago Antitlan. They are a symbol of status and authority for a years ago, many women there wore them, but because they are so expensive now, most women cannot afford them any more anymore. It is a piece of woven fabric about 40 feet long which is wrapped around the head.
Size: 4320px × 5400px
Location: Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala
Photo credit: © Jon G. Fuller, Jr. / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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