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The sport of life and death : the Mesoamerican ballgame

by E. Michael Whittington

Exploring the history, ritual significance and cultural impact of the Mesoamerican ballgame, this volume presents expert essays and diverse artworks to analyse the sport's architecture, equipment and modern variations.

Accession 668 ISBN 0500051089 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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