The Comca’ac people, known as “Seri” by Spanish speakers, were recently featured in Vogue Mexico, which highlighted their history, territory, and way of life.
“Between the desert and the sea of Sonora, Mexico, the existence of the Seri people is perpetuated,” Vogue Mexico shared on its Instagram account to celebrate the cultural and territorial permanence of this indigenous ethnic group from the state of Sonora.
Their territorial presence is concentrated in two communities located on the state’s coast: El Desemboque, in the municipality of Pitiquito, and Isla del Tiburón de Punta Chueca, in the municipality of Hermosillo.
The publication was accompanied by photographs by visual artist Dan Jaramillo.
Vogue describes the community’s environment
The magazine detailed the daily life of this community, such as its traditional houses, its wise midwives, and its fishermen.
What you see there is a race that has yet to blend, with the stars as a refuge and a legacy that shows us the toughest side of resilience, the kind that allows you to stand and see where you’re going, and in this case, without anyone defining them, he wrote.
The Comca’ac are an officially recognized indigenous community in Mexico. Their language, Cmiique IItom, is unrelated to Spanish or most of the country’s indigenous languages.
Their traditional activities include fishing, basketry, and the creation of wood art. They maintain a strong cultural identity, despite their proximity to urban centers like Hermosillo.
Source: elimparcial
