Prehispanic metallurgy and votive offerings in the Eastern Cordillera Colombia

ISBN-13: 9780860549963 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 318 str.

Lleras-Pérez, Roberto

Opis

An in-depth study of the metal-working tradition which emerged in the central Eastern Cordillera of Colombia between AD 600-1,500. Part I includes the classification system, descriptions of the objects, an analysis of function, iconography, geographical distribution of the objects, their archaeological context and the metal-working technology. Part II look sspecifically at votive offerings, with a discussion of comparative material and alternative theories on their function. Finally Lleras-Perez presents his own theory on the role of votive offerings.

Museo del Oro - Columbia