Northern Tepehuan

The Northern Tepehuan are an Indigenous people residing in the mountainous regions of southern Chihuahua, Mexico. They speak a Uto-Aztecan language, closely related to Piman.1

Lifestyle and Culture

The Northern Tepehuan are primarily agricultural, cultivating corn and beans. They supplement their diet with wild foods and raise chickens, turkeys, and goats. Their homes are constructed from logs or planks. While women traditionally weave blankets, other traditional crafts are not widely practiced. Their clothing often includes white cotton jackets and pants for men, and printed cotton dresses or skirts and blouses for women.1

Religion

Their religious practices blend folk Roman Catholicism with indigenous beliefs. They incorporate figures like the Deer God, mountain spirits, and a culture hero similar to Quetzalcoatl into their pantheon, alongside Christian figures.1