Tekening van een traditioneel geklede Mexicaanse man, in Mexico, Ed van der Elsken, 1960
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![The image is a black and white photograph of an illustration depicting the traditional attire of a male figure, likely representing ancient Mexican culture. The individual stands facing forward with their head turned slightly to display various items labeled in Spanish as part of this cultural representation.
Starting from the top, we see 'OREJERAS' which refers to earrings; followed by 'PINTURA FACIAL,' indicating face paint or tattoos around the eyes; and above that is a headdress identified as 'NARIGUERA.' Moving down his torso, labeled pieces include 'BEZOTE,' possibly a collar bone ornamentation, with 'COLLAR' directly below it. The figure's chest features an ornate piece of clothing called a 'BRAZALETE.'
The midsection reveals two weapons: one is identified as 'DARDOS,' which means darts or arrows, and the other labeled item appears to be part of a weapon system known as "ATLATL LANZADADOS," commonly referred to as an atlatl with dart projectiles.
His lower body shows more traditional garments like 'MAXFLATL' for breechcloths or loincloths. The right leg is adorned with what seems to be protective knee pads labeled 'LAJORCAS.' His feet are dressed in sandals, and the left foot has a specific component marked as "SANDALIAS5."
The illustration provides an educational look at traditional Mexican attire from this era, offering insight into cultural practices such as [...]](https://social.trom.tf/photo/preview/640/54956123 "The image is a black and white photograph of an illustration depicting the traditional attire of a male figure, likely representing ancient Mexican culture. The individual stands facing forward with their head turned slightly to display various items labeled in Spanish as part of this cultural representation.
Starting from the top, we see 'OREJERAS' which refers to earrings; followed by 'PINTURA FACIAL,' indicating face paint or tattoos around the eyes; and above that is a headdress identified as 'NARIGUERA.' Moving down his torso, labeled pieces include 'BEZOTE,' possibly a collar bone ornamentation, with 'COLLAR' directly below it. The figure's chest features an ornate piece of clothing called a 'BRAZALETE.'
The midsection reveals two weapons: one is identified as 'DARDOS,' which means darts or arrows, and the other labeled item appears to be part of a weapon system known as \"ATLATL LANZADADOS,\" commonly referred to as an atlatl with dart projectiles.
His lower body shows more traditional garments like 'MAXFLATL' for breechcloths or loincloths. The right leg is adorned with what seems to be protective knee pads labeled 'LAJORCAS.' His feet are dressed in sandals, and the left foot has a specific component marked as \"SANDALIAS5.\"
The illustration provides an educational look at traditional Mexican attire from this era, offering insight into cultural practices such as [...]")
