The Mayo of Sonora , The small town of Masiaca is more inland and at the edge of a massive desert, to the west there are a series of dry mountains. The town has a number of surprises, masks makers, blankets woven on a four post loom, copper threads woven into baskets, leather belts and bags and lots of tradition. The last time I visited they were trying to create a handicrafts union.

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These are called enevori (sp) they are a special type of cocoon which are used as leg rattles during festivals. The average length is 3 yards long.		 mayovillages
The Mayo area surrounding Masiaca is open desert, further inland the Mayo River begins in the mountains.		 mayowirebasket

Copper wire is woven into baskets of all sizes and shapes.