The Evolution of Wixara Art with Tourism: Between Appreciation and Cultural Appropriation

To attract tourists to western Mexico, the culture of its indigenous peoples is promoted, emphasizing its "authenticity" and "exoticism." This essay by French anthropologist Rozann Le Mûr explores how Wixáritari artists and artisans are aware of the image they must present to outsiders and have successfully developed their crafts and art in tandem with tourism.

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