MEXICO: MAGUEY Reel 1 · Part 1

Description

Documentary: On the maguey plant. Reel 1: Explains that maguey, a century plant of amaryllis family, grows in Mexico City. Indians draw liquid from plant for processing into aguamiel, a drink. Illustrates use of large maguey leaves for roofing, making thread and rough fiber cloth. Reel 2: Indian Otomi women make thread and ayate fiber cloth on hand-made spindles and looms.

Collection

Harmon Foundation Collection

Series

Motion Picture Films on Community and Family Life, Education, Religious Beliefs, and the Art and Culture of Minority and Ethnic Groups