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Ancient Mexico in the British Museum

by Colin McEwan

Drawing on the Mexican collections of the British Museum, this illustrated book introduces the prehispanic art of Mesoamerica. It explores the shared beliefs and cultural connections of the Olmec, Maya and Aztec civilisations through key archaeological masterpieces.

Accession 1104 ISBN 0714125164 Publisher British Museum
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