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The art of the Maya scribe / Michael D. Coe, Justin Kerr

by Michael D. Coe, Justin Kerr

An illustrated examination of Maya art and the world of the scribes across media including stone, ceramics, and screenfold books. The text analyses pre-Columbian achievements through detailed photographs and research.

Accession 796 ISBN 050023745X Publisher Thames & Hudson
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