Wakas and Christian crosses in colonial and contemporary Jujuy

  • María Alejandra Lanza
DOI: https://doi.org/10.34096/esnoa.n23.10128

Abstract

This article focuses on the dismantling of the cult to the wakas in the jurisdiction of San Salvador de Jujuy during the 17th century. Through an analysis of colonial documents, this research proposes two complementary mechanisms in this process: first, the bodies of deceased local caciques were burnt, so as to prevent any possible construction of the dead as a mallqui; and, then the installation of the Christian cross as a sacred entity. Finally, the article analyzes the ontological survival and transformation of cults to wakas today in the province of Jujuy, based on Dr. Madrazo’s discovery of “mummy” narration in the Puna.

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Published
2020-12-01
How to Cite
Lanza, M. A. (2020). Wakas and Christian crosses in colonial and contemporary Jujuy. Estudios Sociales Del NOA, (23), 29-50. https://doi.org/10.34096/esnoa.n23.10128
Issue
No 23 (2020)
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