Word: zapotecs
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Tehuanas are predominantly Zapotec Indians, a noble race with high-bridged noses, full lips and almond eyes. But among them, in many an eye of Tipperary blue, can be seen the heritage of an Irish volunteer detachment that fought there a century ago.The Tehuanas show off their beauty with a graceful carriage, gained by balancing burdens on their heads. They dress up in expensive, full-skirted costumes, often rich purple or Turkey red; at fiestas they wear necklaces made from old U.S. five-to 50-dollar gold pieces. Easy-laughing, they are honest, independent and, as the bulging-eyed gringo...