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Design motifs of ancient Mexico

by Jorge Enciso

This collection contains 766 copyright-free designs derived from carved seals of ancient Mexican civilisations, including the Aztec and Maya. Motifs include mythological figures, animals, and abstract ornamental patterns.

Accession 1080 ISBN 0486200841 Publisher Dover Publications, Inc.
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