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Glossary

zapato de madera
In the rural areas of Bolivia shoe made out of wood, worn in the rainy season for approximately two generations.
zapato de cuero
Accesory for both sexes worn to protect the sole of the foot when walking, made out of animal leather.
zapato de madera con espuelas
In Tarabuco, in the department of Chuquisaca, Bolivia, high platformed wooden shoe, where the back part has large spurs attached, their sound an accompaniment to the dances of Carnival.
Zona de llanura
Region which includes the lowland areas to the east, particularly the formations of the Chaco.
Zonas intermedias de transiciĆ³n
Set of zones inserted in the main regions of Argentina whose characteristics of geography and altitude make them into spaces of transition between different environments.
zoomorfo
Subclass of figurative motif, which in its turn is subdivided into anthropomorphic, horse, cat, ornithomorph, ichtyomorph, rodent, insect, reptile, amphibian, camelid in general and other animals.
zoomorfo en general
Zoomorphic figurative motif of an animal of unidentified species. It is seen in archaeological warp faced textiles of Huari and Chancay style, in warp faced technique with balanced weft. This motif is also seen warp faced weaves, elaborated through plain tapestry technique.