Recently, while wandering the streets of Tlacolula, I ended up following this woman carrying something that appeared to be very heavy atop her head.
I tried to imagine doing it and quickly came to the conclusion it was never to be. They must develop some serious muscles in their necks. I started looking around and noticed others carrying their loads in the same manner.
I see it all the time, I just never really thought about the muscles involved. I know they start early as this young girl from the confite in Teotitlan Valle demonstrates.
I always marvel at how they can walk a few kilometers carrying a heavy canasta on their heads. I think my arms would go dead holding them up that way. What can I say other than oaxaqueñas rule, strong women with strong heads on strong shoulders.
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