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Faking ancient Mesoamerica

by Nancy L. Kelker, Karen Olsen Bruhns

An examination of the widespread presence of forged Mesoamerican artefacts in museum and private collections. This volume analyses the production, sale, and authentication of fake objects, exploring the roles of forgers, dealers, and curators in the fraudulent trade.

Accession 18603 ISBN 9781598741506 Publisher Routledge
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