The Mesoamerica Encyclopedia

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VOL. II

 

 

7. CHUPICUARO: STYLE AND TRADITION


The Chupicuaro settlement, from its foundation by tribes migrating from up north to its consolidation into a complex society stratified by lineages, developed war, trade, social, and political relationships with other Mesoamerican cultures.  $14.99      BUY  IT

 

 

 

 

 

8. GREAT MINIATURES


Potters manufactured small-size vessels known at present as archaeological miniatures: smaller versions of larger vessels used in rituals and daily life. Thus, their symbolic or utilitarian use defined their formal traits. $14.99      BUY  IT

 

 

 

 

9. AZTECS


In revealing some aspects of an outstanding civilization such as the Aztec or Mexica we aim at instilling an interest in the user to deepen into the knowledge of an amazing people full of courage, remarkable organization skills and discipline.
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10. OLMEC ICONS


Olmec Icons illustrates on how motifs depicted on pottery and sculpture act as an eloquent code for unveiling mythical, magic and religious beliefs of Mesoamerica’s “Mother Culture”, the Olmec: “People of the Rubber Country”.  $14.99      BUY  IT

 

   

 

11. MORTALS AND GODDESSES


Pre-Hispanic women’s daily life is here presented as an homage to those who still today contribute to transmit cultural values through the art of weaving, cooking and use of the healing power of herbs and other medicine.
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12. CLAY AND SONGS


The Clay, its shapes, secrets and colors. Song, lyric lavishness, music, and deep thought expressed as in xóhitl in cuícalt. Philosophy and poetry along the artistry of clay artifacts in our collection.  $14.99      BUY  IT