THE TONANCÍN SERIES

Tonancín is the name for the Aztec Corn Goddess whom the Spanish incorporated into the Catholic Church as Our Lady of Guadalupe. She is the embodiement of the indigenous influence on Mexico and is revered as their Patron Saint. Her popularity extends to Canada and she is also celebrated as the Goddess of the Americas. Click on the pictures to see a larger version.

Tonancín I 44"h x 59"w $3998.00 Hand-dyed silk/rayon velvet, devoréed, silk screened on hand dyed cottong, batiked, silk-screend, painted; embellished with beads, hand-quilted; cotton batt.	Tonancín II 14 1/2"w x 17"h Sold Hand painted canvas, appliquéed, embellished with beads and found objects, hand quilted; cotton batt.

Tonancín III 24"w x 30"h $395.00 Hand dyed silk chiffon, silk-screened on hand dyed cotton, silk-screened; embellished with beads, milagros, hand-quilted; cotton batt

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