Anthropomorphizing the Cosmos
Author: Rice, Prudence M.
ISBN: 9781607328889
RM572.39
Publisher,Univ Pr of Colorado
Publication Date,
Format, Hardcover
Weight,
No. of Pages, 284
Exploring the sociocultural significance of approximately three hundred Middle Preclassic Maya figurines uncovered at Nixtun-Ch'ich' on Lake Petâen Itzâa in northern Guatemala. In this analysis--hand-modeled, terracotta, anthropomorphic fragments, animal figures, and musical instruments. Rice offers a broad swath of theory and comparative data on ritual practice--Provided by publisher.
