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Matachine Dancers (Artist Unknown)Scope and Content
These Matachine dancers were from San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico. They were a gift from Teal McKibbin, who had a shop on Caynon Road.. Made during the WPA Era, and purchased in the mid-1970s.
The people of San Ildefonso have a strong sense of identity and retain ancient ceremonies and rituals tenaciously, as well as tribal dances. While many of these ceremonies and rituals are closely guarded, San Ildefonso Feast Day is open to the public every January. Other dances open to the public include Corn Dance, which occurs in the early to mid-part of September, and dances at Easter.Create Date
February 27, 2021Update Date
March 4, 2021