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National Geographic : 1947 Feb
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© National Geographic Society Jounciurome uymiocaru n. ow.. Marimbas Make Music and Tiles Wear Decorations at a Zoque Indian Housewarming inOcozocoautla Before a Zoque home builder completes his roof he distributes the tiles in lieu of invitations. These the guests adornwith colored crepe. Onhousewarming day thetiles are handed in like calling cards, and, amid feasting, the roof goes into place. Chiapas State is celebrated forits marimba, ancestor ofthexylophone.
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