Contents
List of Figures
Preface
1. Introduction
From Fieldwork to Method and Theory
Legitimation, Performance, and Culture History
2. People, Land, and Livelihood in Santa Teresa
Tereseño Cultural Economy
3. "On Top of the Earth": The Symbolism of Descent-Group Mitote Ceremonies in Santa Teresa
The Lake and the World
The Three Mitote Ceremonies
4. The Politics of Tereseño Ceremonialism in Historical Perspective (Part 1)
The Conquest of the Mesa del Tonatí and Public Ceremonialism in the Sierra del Nayar
The War of Independence, the Lozada Rebellion, and the Formation of Cora Costumbre
5. The Symbolism of Community-Level Ceremonies and Festivals
The Community Mitote Cycle
The Day-of-the-Dead/Holy-Week Cycle
Náyari/Vecino Struggles, 1873-1965
From the Instituto Nacional Indigenista to the Federal Army in Santa Teresa, 1966-1987
The Retreat from Community Festivals, 1988-1997
7. Conclusion
Appendix: Don Goyo's Text
Bibliography
Index