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Precolumbian Jade (1993, Hardcover, Illustrated) 
Precolumbian Jade (1993, Hardcover, Illustrated)
Publisher: Univ of Utah Pr
Publication Date: 1993-05-01
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0874803934
ISBN-13: 9780874803938
Product ID: EPID434028
Description: "Monumental work that includes detailed studies of jade from across Central and South America is divided into three parts. Pt. 1 includes eight chapters on geology and minerology; Pt. 2, eight chapters on cultural contexts; and Pt. ...
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Synopsis
"Monumental work that includes detailed studies of jade from across Central and South America is divided into three parts. Pt. 1 includes eight chapters on geology and minerology; Pt. 2, eight chapters on cultural contexts; and Pt. 3, six chapters on artifacts. Of special note is that the Motagua Valley of Guatemala remains the only known source of jadeite for the entire region. Invaluable compendium for archaeologists working in the region who have recovered jade from their sites"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

Details
Publication Date:1993-05-01
Editor:Frederick W. Lange
Edition Description:Illustrated

Size
Length:378 pages
Height:10.5 in
Width:7.5 in
Thickness:1.0 in
Weight:38.4 oz

Publisher's Note
"Monumental work that includes detailed studies of jade from across Central and South America is divided into three parts. Pt. 1 includes eight chapters on geology and minerology; Pt. 2, eight chapters on cultural contexts; and Pt. 3, six chapters on artifacts. Of special note is that the Motagua Valley of Guatemala remains the only known source of jadeite for the entire region. Invaluable compendium for archaeologists working in the region who have recovered jade from their sites"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.http://www.loc.gov/hlas/

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