Máscaras de poder: Relación simbólica de la iconografía andina con la festividad del Kapak Raymi de la cultura Saraguro.

Abstract

Abstract: This research contributes to the struggle for cosmogonic vindication and spiritual liberation. of the Saraguro town that began 36 years ago, when the need was felt to resume the ritual and festive celebrations of the Andean people. Overcoming criticism from the church and some countrymen, is being achieved increasingly and with greater awareness rejoin the ancient wisdom of Tawantinsuyo, to which he belonged. The Dominion spiritual that the Spanish conquest achieved in this town with the superimposition of Christmas about what Kapak Raymi, one of the most important celebrations, was for the Andean peoples. important aspects of the Andean year, continues in the process of clarification. It has been essential iconographic study of elements and characters found in Christmas to understand the cosmogonic messages that each of them transmit. We direct special pay attention to the power masks of the dancers, since the symbology found in They allowed us to decipher some more aspects; to fully recover the celebration of Kapak Raymi with all its dignities, ritual elements, songs, dances and sacred offerings.