Aztec Art Gallery by Warren Michael Stokes
Approximately 6,000,000 people speak an ethnic language in Mexico. Almost a quarter of these speak Nahuatl, and Nahuatl is spoken in 15 different states. The second most common language is Mayan and it is spoke by 14% of the indigenous population. Mostly, it is spoken in the Yucatan and Chiapas. Zapoteco, which is spoken in Oaxaca, is third with 7% of the indigenous language users. This is followed by Mixteco, Purepechas (Michoacan), Huicholes, Cora (Jalisco and Nayarit), the Tamahumaras (Chihuahua), the Yaquis, Mayos, and the fourteen villages with less than a thousand people.
Close-up of an elderly Tarascan woman from Santa Clara de Cobre with dark skin, wearing a blue and black striped headscarf, with deep wrinkles and expressive eyes.
An elderly Tarascan woman from Moreila, Michoacan with a sad expression, wearing a blue striped headscarf and a red dress with white polka dots, sitting on the floor while selling flatbreads from a plastic bag.
An elderly Nahua woman from Toluca, Michoacan with gray hair wearing a dark striped headscarf and a checkered apron selling yellow and green vegetables at an outdoor market.
An elderly Nahua woman in Rio Bravo with gray hair and a dark complexion, wearing a peach-colored dress with white lace, sits against a red wall. She has a wrinkled face and is smiling.
An elderly woman in the Tenancingo flower market with gray hair and deep wrinkles, wearing a headscarf and a dark shawl. She is holding a bouquet of white and yellow flowers, with a larger arrangement of flowers and greenery nearby. There are other shoppers and market stalls in the background.
Close-up of an elderly woman in Tenancingo, Mexico with deep wrinkles, wearing a red shawl over her head and shoulders.
A young Tarascan boy with dark hair and brown skin stands outdoors on a stone path, partially covering his face with a gray cloth, surrounded by green plants and pink flowers. A pair of black shoes is on the ground nearby.
Group of Tarascan women in Patzcuaro, Guerrero, Mexico sitting in a row dressed in colorful traditional Mexican attire. They are wearing flower-stitched necklaces, jewelry, patterned blouses, and jeans.
An elderly Tarascan man with a gray beard and hair, wearing a white shirt and black jacket, sitting outdoors on a stone step with his hands clasped. He is near a large wooden column and surrounded by rocks and greenery.
A bustling Zapotec outdoor fruit market with several women dressed in colorful, traditional clothing. They are surrounded by piles of fresh vegetables and fruits, including tomatoes, green beans, garlic, and bananas. The women are either sitting, working, or chatting amid wooden crates and bags filled with produce.
A smiling Zapotec woman in a red embroidered blouse and a floral hat sells vegetables at an outdoor market, surrounded by baskets of onions, tomatoes, garlic, and other produce.
A group of Tarascan people, including children and adults, gather outdoors. An elderly man with glasses and a hat plays a large stringed instrument, surrounded by others standing or sitting. Brightly colored balloons are in the background, and the scene appears to be a festive or communal event.
An old Moreila, Michoacan building with weathered, peeling paint, three windows with white frames, and a decorative white wrought iron door. A black street lamp is mounted on the wall, and a striped red and white pole stands at the street corner. There are street signs and a mailbox on the wall.
People at an outdoor Zapotec flower market, selling and buying various colorful flowers.
An elderly Zapotec blind woman with gray hair, wearing a blue floral dress, holding a black bag and standing near wooden souvenirs. She is indoors, with a dark background and a container of wooden objects nearby.
Women and girls in traditional clothing at a Zapotec flower market or shrine, surrounded by colorful flowers, in an outdoor setting.
An elderly Zapotec man wearing a straw hat and a white button-up shirt outdoors with greenery in the background.
An elderly Tarascan woman with gray hair wearing a blue striped shawl and matching dress, sitting on a stone step outside near a weathered building.
A Zapotec woman with dark skin wearing a yellow hat with pink and green floral patterns, and a colorful floral dress, standing outdoors with a blurred background of people.
A woman dressed in traditional clothing with a striped shawl covering her head and shoulders, sitting against a dark stone wall.
A Taxco man dressed in traditional mariachi attire, including a white suit with decorative buttons on the pants, a black shirt with a red scarf, and a belt, standing against a wall. There is a guitar mounted on the wall behind him, and a decorative angel face with wings also on the wall.
A textured, light-colored Moreila wall with a blue wooden door, two small windows with wooden shutters, and an electrical box. The overall appearance is rustic and weathered.
Zapotec women in traditional clothing selling flowers at an outdoor market.
Two Taxco men sitting on steps against a wall with peeling posters, one wearing a cowboy hat and red sweater, the other with a beard and plaid shirt, in an outdoor urban setting.
A Nahua woman wearing traditional colorful indigenous clothing, standing near a stone wall with greenery in the background.
Zapotec women and girls selling flowers at an outdoor market, some wearing colorful headscarves and aprons.
Zapotec women in colorful traditional clothing shopping at open-air market with flowers and baskets.
A young Zapotec girl with a colorful floral headscarf, sitting on a stone ledge in a park, with people and flowers in the background.
Rows of dried laundry hanging on clotheslines in an outdoor laundry farm under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Women at an outdoor Zapotec market stall selling tomatoes and other vegetables, surrounded by colorful bowls and fresh produce.
An elderly person with dark skin, wearing a large blue hat, beige scarf, and beige coat, is working in a dimly lit space. They are handling some yellow fruits at a worktable, with a basket of similar fruits beside them.
Two Nahua women dressed in traditional Andean clothing stand outdoors among green plants and rocks, with a thatched roof in the background.
A young Tenancingo boy with dark hair wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and gray sweatpants is crouching behind a bush of white flowers, partially hidden by the flowers and plants, outdoors on a dirt path.
An elderly Nahua man with dark hair and weathered skin, wearing a purple jacket and a tan shirt, holds a rope and a hat while standing outdoors during daytime. In the background, there is a sign with partially visible words and lush green trees.
An elderly Nahua woman with gray hair sitting against a white wall on a sidewalk, wearing a blue and white checkered shawl, with her hand covering her face, appearing distressed.
Two young Zapotec women wearing colorful headscarves and traditional skirts, standing side by side, with one holding a book or notebook.
An elderly Zapotec woman wearing a red floral headscarf, a blue patterned shirt, and red plaid shorts walking outdoors on a sunny day, with woven baskets and colorful textiles visible in the background.
A Zapotec woman in traditional attire sitting at an outdoor market stall with various fresh fruits and vegetables, including peaches, tomatoes, and green vegetables.
Three bundles of dried herbs hanging on a white wall in Malinalco. In the foreground, three potted cacti and a pot with pink flowering plants. A section of a window with a tiny window and greenery outside can be seen on the left and right side, respectively.
Two women, one older and one younger, standing outdoors in front of a sign with Spanish text, wearing colorful clothing and carrying bags.
An elderly Taxco woman wearing a headscarf, green sweater, and patterned skirt sitting on a wooden chair at an outdoor market or street scene.
An elderly woman resting her head on her hand, wearing a dark knit hat with white stripes, a navy blue shawl, and a patterned sweater. She appears to be deep in thought or resting, with a colorful, blurred background.
A young boy with black hair, wearing a blue sweater, brown pants, and black shoes, sitting on a stone ledge, eating a snack with some crumbs on his face and clothes, with a shadow and stone wall behind him.
Old wooden cart with large wheels in front of a stone staircase leading to a historic church with ornate details in a Mexican town.
Zapotec children at a market stall with baskets of tomatoes and other produce.
A woman wearing a blue shirt and gray cardigan, carrying multiple items on her head, walking past a stack of wooden crates on a street with metal fencing and a man in a light-colored shirt nearby.
People fishing with casting nets in a Lake Patzcuaro, with houses and green trees on a hillside in the background.
People arranging and selling colorful flowers at an outdoor market, with women wearing traditional clothing and headscarves.
An elderly man wearing a straw hat and white shirt sits at a Tenancingo market stall, surrounded by buckets of white flowers, possibly lilies, with other vendors and shoppers in the background.