Chan Santa Cruz - Traditional Occupations

Traditional Occupations

  • Konol, 'Seller', is a member of the merchant class which, while maintaining homes in the communities, does little farming and travels frequently from market to market in search of the best prices, (Motul Dictionary, Redfiel and Villa Rojas 1962).
  • Ah Pak, Ah Nun Baal, Albanil, 'Waller', 'Immovable Thing', is a mason, (Motul Dictionary, Redfield and Villa Rojas 1962).
  • Ah Kab, 'Beekeeper', (Motul Dictionary, Redfield and Villa Rojas 1962).
  • Ah Men Che, Carpintero, Carpenter, (Motul Dictionary, etc.).
  • K'ol Nal, Graniero, 'Farm Corn', is the largest class consisting of subsistence farmers, (Motul Dictionary, etc.).

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