Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/01/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 09:27 AM 1/15/2007, you wrote: >Tina, > >This is very interesting. I didn't know they had such a custom. Does >this show a certain amount of wealth? Or is it simply decorative or >good luck or religious? > >Len I think it's all of the above, with some people doing it to show that they can afford to and others being convinced by the ones who are selling the process that it will make their teeth stronger and last longer. The people in the rural communities tend to lose their teeth at a very early age because of poor nutrition. The indigenous Guatemalans love bright decorations on their clothes and houses so this is taking it one step further! Most of the decorations that they choose have religious significance, too. Tina Tina Manley, ASMP, NPPA http://www.tinamanley.com