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In Praise of
Mothering
Taller Elmilagio
Venezuela
This nativity
representation emphasizes contrast and similarity. The two dominant mother
figures are of pre-Columbian tradition. They represent a birthing mother (right)
and a mother feeding her child (left). The nativity scene, dwarfed and
traditional in style, suggests a stark but welcome contrast. Each of the figures
is a little masterpiece of ornamental design in pre-Columbian tradition. Most
important, the set is in praise of mothers then and now. One of them was Mary,
mother of Jesus called Savior. |