Publications

Shamans, Witches and Maya Priests Native Religion & Ritual in Highland Guatemala by Krystyna Deuss Shamans, Witches, and Maya Priests is a study of the “old ways” that still prevail in the Q’anjob’al, Akatek, and Chuj communities of the remote northwestern Cuchumatán mountains. Researched over a period of 15 years Para los lectores españoles estamos incluyendo un CD con la version en español: "Chamanes, brujos y sacerdotes mayas. Religión y rituales en el altiplano de Guatemala" (más información)

(£25.95 incl. p&p) 334 pages 8.5"x11" paperback (210mm x 280mm) 102 photographs 43 diagrams 9 tables & 4 maps © 2007. © 2011 (Español) More information & ordering

Indian Costumes From Guatemala by Krystyna Deuss An excellent introduction to the study of Maya costume– helps compare and contrast ancient and modern Maya traditions and the indigenous use of colour and design– especially good for art classes. There are also chapters dealing with geography and history.

Second Edition (£18+p&p) Paperback, 72 pages with 54 colour & 26 black & white photographs, & 40+ illustrations © 1990

 

Articles

A Century of Change in Maya Costume
Looking at the Maudslay Collection of Guatemalan textiles & the evolution of costume styles. Read article HERE

Selvedge Magazine: More precious than gold
A travel article with a textile theme. Read article HERE

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