Maya Art Gallery by Warren Michael Stokes
Currently, there are 11.2 million people living in Guatemala. About 50% are indigenous. Almost all are Mayan except for a small group of indigenous people called the Chinka. There are approximately 20 distinctly different Mayan languages. The four largest Mayan groups are the Quiche, Mam, Kekchi, and the Cakchiquel.
Chichicastenango Elderly Woman
A Chichicastenango woman dressed in colorful traditional clothing, including a striped headscarf, seated at an outdoor market stall with baskets of vegetables like peppers and potatoes.
Two Chichicastenango indigenous women wearing colorful traditional clothing and headscarves sit on rocky ground, engaging in a textile or craft activity at an outdoor market or gathering.
A Mayan rose petal vendor dressed in traditional colorful indigenous clothing, sitting on the ground, arranging flowers surrounded by vibrant fabrics and flowers.
Two Mayan women vendors wearing traditional Guatemalan clothing and colorful striped shawls sitting on the sidewalk with large baskets behind them.
Two flower market girls, wearing colorful traditional clothes, sitting among vibrant flowers with a striped cloth backdrop.
A Mayan woman with an active volcano in the background, wearing a purple and pink headscarf, a colorful patterned dress, and a blue scarf tied around her neck, standing outdoors.
Mayan mother with baby, shopping at an outdoor marketplace with colorful produce including tomatoes, potatoes, and garlic, surrounded by tents and other market stalls.
Chichicastenango market vendors selling flowers, fruits, and vegetables at an outdoor marketplace, with people in traditional clothing and colorful baskets and bouquets.
San Francisco, El Alto girl walking on the street carrying a basket filled with chickens and bags, dressed in colorful traditional clothing, in a town.
Antigua women in colorful traditional clothing at an outdoor market selling vegetables like peppers and onions.
Chichicastenango flower market girl with dark hair in an updo wearing a colorful zigzag patterned blouse, holding flowers, speaking to a boy with a hoodie and dark jacket, who is also holding flowers, in an outdoor setting with a dark rocky background.
A woman in Antigua wearing traditional clothing walking past a weathered, painted wall with two wooden doors in a colonial style architecture.
Mayan women and children selling flowers and produce at an outdoor market, wearing traditional colorful clothing.
Group of Antigua indigenous women and children walking along a weathered, colorful wall in a traditional procession, wearing vibrant, striped skirts and carrying children.
Solala mother and daughter at a colorful outdoor market selling fruits and vegetables, wearing traditional clothing with vibrant patterns.
Santiago, Atitlan textile vendor dressed in traditional colorful attire sits with bananas on her lap and in a basket beside her, in front of a vibrant, patterned textile background.
A man in traditional clothing sitting on a stone ledge with a large colorful backpack by his side, wearing a hat and colorful clothing, looking to the left with a mountain and Lake Atitlan in the background.
A group of indigenous women and children in Santa Maria de Jesus gather outside a rustic building with a sign that reads 'Taller de Bicicletas Alvarez'. The women are wearing colorful traditional clothing and one woman on the right is carrying a large woven item.
A young Mayan girl with curly hair and a colorful striped shawl being held by an adult in a vibrant, patterned clothing. The girl is licking her finger.
A Quetzaltenango woman in traditional indigenous clothing kneels by a basket of chopped wood, with a young girl and other people in colorful attire nearby, in an outdoor market or gathering.
A young Mayan child with dark hair and expressive eyes, resting their head on an adult's shoulder, wrapped in a plaid blanket, wearing a red sweater, with a serious expression.
An elderly Antigua man with a gray beard, wearing a straw hat, white shirt, brown pants, and sneakers, stands against a yellow wall holding a wooden cane.
Chichicastenango flower market people dressed in traditional colorful clothing gathered around and sitting near a flower display with various flowers and plants.
An Antigua elderly woman wearing colorful traditional clothing and a red headscarf at an outdoor market.
Mayan women and children at an outdoor flower market with vibrant colored flowers, dressed in traditional colorful clothing.
Mayan market scene with women in colorful traditional clothing selling flowers and apples at an outdoor market.
A lively outdoor market in a Latin American town with women wearing colorful traditional clothing selling flowers, handmade goods, and various items.
Mayan shaman with long black hair wearing a colorful, striped headwrap and clothing.
A woman in Lake Atitlan dressed in traditional colorful Guatemalan clothing is selling bananas and eggs at a street market stall with yellow and red walls in the background.
An elderly Mayan woman kneeling on the ground near a fire with smoke, wearing colorful traditional clothing and carrying a large bag on her back, with her right hand touching her face.
An older Mayan woman wearing a colorful, embroidered blouse and a striped, multicolored headscarf, sitting among various vegetables at an outdoor market.
An Antigua woman wearing a colorful embroidered blouse at a market, gesturing and talking, surrounded by flowers, vegetables, and produce.
An elderly Mayan woman wearing brightly colored traditional clothing and a large, multicolored headscarf, sitting on the ground with her hand on her stomach, surrounded by vegetables.
An older woman in colorful, traditional clothing and a headscarf sells produce at an outdoor market.
An Antigua Indigenous woman wearing traditional clothing and a colorful headscarf balances a basket on her head at an outdoor market.
An elderly Mayan woman with deep wrinkles and missing teeth, wearing colorful traditional clothing and a blue checkered headscarf, stands outdoors near a basket of apples.
Photo of a woman selling produce at an outdoor market with other vendors and produce in the background.
An elderly Mayan woman wearing traditional colorful clothing and a blue headscarf sitting at a market stall with baskets of bananas and other fruit, surrounded by other women and people.
Woman wearing traditional colorful woven clothing and head covering, making a serious facial expression.
Young girl in Santa Maria de Jesus in traditional colorful clothing standing in front of a display of large pottery jars.
A Mayan woman with a baby on her back arranging and buying flowers at an outdoor market, surrounded by other people.
A young Mayan girl at an outdoor market surrounded by fresh vegetables, including a large pile of radishes, with baskets and other produce around her.
Mayan woman in colorful traditional clothing counting money outdoors, surrounded by large baskets of produce.
A Mayan woman dressed in colorful traditional clothing sitting on the ground and holding a child wearing a striped beanie and red jacket. They are surrounded by baskets of ripe tomatoes at an outdoor market.
Panajachel market scene with indigenous women and children wearing colorful traditional clothing, selling produce like corn, herbs, and fruits.
A Mayan woman dressed in colorful traditional clothing with a green headscarf, sitting at a market stall, with a young child resting on her lap. The stall is filled with baskets of ripe tomatoes and other vegetables.
An Antigua woman dressed in colorful traditional clothing arranging yellow flowers at a market.
A Mayan woman with dark hair carrying a baby on her back, surrounded by people in colorful traditional clothing, with flowers in the foreground.
Women and children in Santa Maria de Jesus in traditional colorful clothing shopping at an outdoor market with eggs and other goods on display.
Vendors and shoppers at an Antigua market selling vegetables and fruits, including tomatoes, onions, and ginger, with many women and children in colorful traditional clothing.
A Mayan woman with short dark hair wearing a colorful embroidered blouse with floral patterns, standing outdoors at a market selling fruits and vegetables, carrying a large, multicolored striped basket on her head.
A woman in San Francisco El Alto traditional clothing walking in a market street, balancing a large basket of chickens on her head and carrying more chickens in her skirt.
Mayan women wearing traditional colorful embroidered clothing and headwear, gathered at an outdoor market stall with baked goods on display.
Women and children shopping at an Santa Maria de Jesus market, with vegetables and produce on display.
A woman in a red dress standing on a small boat in Lake Peten Itza, with a makeshift roof made of fabric supported by wooden sticks, and piles of clothes and goods on the boat.
A Mayan woman in traditional colorful clothing and a blue headscarf, carrying a child on her back with a pink cloth, at an outdoor market or gathering.
A Mayan woman with a traditional woven fabric on her head at a market stall, wearing a patterned shirt and skirt with flowers, sitting on the ground.
An Antigua woman in colorful traditional clothing arranging a variety of fresh flowers at a market stall, with a basket of red flowers on a small wooden table nearby.
A Chichicastenango woman sitting among flowers at a market, wearing a colorful striped headscarf and traditional clothing.
An elderly woman dressed in colorful, traditional clothing, sitting at a San Francisco El Alto market stall with a display of various colorful textiles, blankets, and clothing.
A crowded outdoor Mayan market with people shopping for clothes and textiles, many wearing traditional colorful clothing, in a sunny setting.
Women in traditional colorful clothing, holding and collecting flowers, likely during a Chichicastenango event or festival.
A Mayan woman wearing colorful traditional clothing, looking puzzled or confused, with a background of multicolored fabrics.
Vendors and shoppers at a Solala market selling apples, wearing colorful traditional clothing and straw hats.
A young Mayan girl with dark hair and colorful traditional clothing, sitting in a woven basket, drinking from a straw, surrounded by other women also dressed in traditional garments.
A Mayan woman wearing a colorful floral shirt and a purple headscarf is selling root vegetables, possibly beets, at an outdoor market with other vendors and shoppers in the background.
Elderly Mayan woman with a basket on her head, wearing a pink floral blouse, a light blue sweater, and a white scarf with maroon accents, standing outdoors.
A Mayan woman sitting on the ground at a market stall with baskets of green peaches and colorful woven textiles, surrounded by other vendors.
Two Mayan women and a young girl in colorful traditional clothing gathered around flowers at an outdoor market or event.
Women and children selling apples at an Mayan market, dressed in traditional colorful clothing.
A woman in a purple sweater sits among colorful flowers, including gladiolus and other blooms, at a Chichicastenango market or flower stand.
Three Mayan women sitting and standing at a colorful outdoor market stall with fruits, flowers, and woven textiles, engaging in conversation.
Group of women dressed in traditional clothing selling vegetables, eggs, and other produce at an outdoor market in Santa Maria de Jesus, Guatemala.
Vendors and shoppers at an Antigua market selling fresh vegetables like carrots, cabbages, potatoes, and leafy greens.
A lively Chichicastenango market with indigenous women selling flowers and produce, wearing colorful traditional clothing.
Mayan woman selling potatoes and tomatoes at an outdoor market, wearing colorful traditional clothing.
A Mayan man wearing traditional attire, a patterned shirt and a brown hat, standing outdoors with other people in the background.
An elderly woman wearing traditional and colorful indigenous clothing, including a large striped headwrap and embroidered blouse, at a market with vegetables in the background.
An elderly woman wearing colorful traditional clothing and a headscarf sits on a wooden crate at an Mayan market, surrounded by crates of tomatoes and other vegetables. She appears to be resting or sleeping with her eyes closed, while a young boy leans forward nearby.
A Mayan woman dressed in colorful traditional clothing and a woven hat is crouched down, sorting through produce or goods at an outdoor market, with vegetables and flowers visible around them.
Women wearing traditional colorful clothing and headscarves are selling produce at an outdoor market.
Mayan market scene with women dressed in traditional colorful clothing selling apples and vegetables.
Women selling onions and vegetables at a Quetzaltenango market, wearing colorful traditional clothing and headscarves.
An indigenous woman at a Mayan market, wearing traditional colorful embroidered clothing and a large, multicolored headscarf, holding green leafy vegetables.
Women sitting on the ground at an Quetzaltenango market selling vegetables and other goods, dressed in traditional clothing.
A group of women and children gathered around a street vendor selling vegetables, including tomatoes, berries, and ginger, in Santa Maria de Jesus.
A Mayan woman sitting on the ground at a market, surrounded by vegetables and wearing a colorful headscarf and traditional clothing.