Shaft Tombs and Figures in West Mexican Society: A Reassessment by Christopher S

Description: Shaft Tombs and Figures in West Mexican Society by Christopher S. Beekman, Robert B. Pickering Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Brings together an international team of contributors to reconnect field research on the shaft tombs of western Mexico (ca. 300 BC-AD 500) with museum-based research on the distinctive human figures for which the region is known. Publisher Description This volume brings together an international team of contributors to reconnect field research on the shaft tombs of western Mexico (ca. 300 B.C.-A.D. 500) with museum-based research on the distinctive human figures for which the region is known. These finely made figures and dioramas have attracted the interest of archaeologists, art historians, and museum curators for over a century because of their expressiveness and rich detail, tempered by the sad fact that most of these objects were looted from shaft and chamber tombs and sold on the wider art market. This volume presents current research reflecting multiple perspectives and using many new techniques for delving into the forms, functions, and meanings of these enigmatic figures.Fourteen insightful chapters present new research in four thematic sections: (1) Case studies: Archaeological and biological studies, (2) Broader perspectives: The contexts of figures and tombs across larger areas, (3) Collections-based research: Natural science or statistical perspectives, and (4) Collections-based research: Visual culture perspectives. In addition, the editors provide a comprehensive historical overview of research on the figures and tombs and a discussion of archaeologys twin evils, looting and faking. In the final chapter, the editors propose avenues for productive new research that integrates different disciplinary approaches and takes advantage of new technologies that help scientists explore the past in new ways.This volume aims to expose current researchers in western Mexico and Mesoamerica at large to the productive lines of study currently taking place in the field, the laboratory, and the museum, and to increase awareness of the potential that exists for integrative and collaborative research. Author Biography Christopher S. Beekman, University of Colorado-Denver, has carried out archaeological research in Jalisco since 1993. His interests lie in the reconstruction and understanding of ancient political systems in this area, and in the role played by group identity. Robert B. Pickering has pursued archaeological and osteological research in north and west Mexico for more than 30 years. His research in human osteology and mortuary behavior led him to explore the ceramic figures found with human remains in the shaft and chamber tombs of western Mexico. Details ISBN 0981979998 ISBN-13 9780981979991 Title Shaft Tombs and Figures in West Mexican Society Author Christopher S. Beekman, Robert B. Pickering Format Hardcover Year 2016 Pages 240 Publisher Gilcrease Museum GE_Item_ID:98342362; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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