Abstract

DOESBURG, Sebastián van. Settlement and Transition in the Lienzo of San Jerónimo Otla, Coixtlahuaca. Relac. Estud. hist. soc. [online]. 2010, vol.31, n.122, pp.55-105. ISSN 2448-7554.

Recently, the existence of a pictographic lienzo (canvas) came to light in the community of San Jerónimo Otla in the municipality (agencia) of Coixtlahuaca. This document is the thirteenth text of the so-called "Coixtlahuaca Group". The essay first describes the lienzo itself and then seeks to contextualize it with the help of existing archival documentation and through comparisons to other documents in the collection. It analyzes several issues related to the dramatic transformation of this town that resulted from a series of reorganizations and redefinitions that occurred in the 16^th century. The oldest information mentions the relations between the nobles of Otla and one of Coixtlahuaca's founders in the 13^th century and may reflect the help that nobles there provided during the conquest of that area in the southern basin. The most recent data speak of the creation of the existing town in 1591, which emerged after the separation of a congregation that existed before the year 1556.

Keywords : Coixtlahuaca; pictography; codices; lienzos; congregations; boundaries.

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