Pasa por Aquí | columns by Ana Pacheco
Credit: The black shawl, known as the tápalo, was a symbol of mourning widely worn by women in New Mexico from the 1600s through the mid-20th century. Photo John Candelario. Courtesy Palace of the Governors [NMHM/DCA]. No.0165857.
Ancient Death Rituals Run Deep in New Mexico
Tue, Aug 1, 2023, 8:05am | By Ana Pacheco
In my 2019 book, Death Rituals of New Mexico, I delved into the rituals and customs of caring for the dead in Hispanic New Mexico. In 1850 when New Mexico became a U.S. territory, its citizens began...
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