Seashell color in ancient western Mexico. The case of the Postclassic

Authors

  • LUIS GÓMEZ GASTELUM

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2007.002.297

Keywords:

archaeology, human burials, ornaments, funeral offerings, symbols, world quarters

Abstract

BASED ON STUDIES OF MESOAMERICAN COSMOLOGY, ESPECIALLY WITH REGARD TO THE HUMAN BODY AND THE MEANING OF COLOR, WE ANALYZED THE USE PATTERNS OF SEASHELLS AND OBJECTS MADE FROM SEASHELLS IN THE PRE-HISPANIC SOCIETIES OF WESTERN MEXICO IN THE POSTCLASSIC PERIOD (1100-1530 A.D.). THE GOAL WAS TO UNDERSTAND THE SYMBOLISM GIVEN TO THESE OBJECTS BY THE PEOPLE WHO UTILIZED THEM.

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Published

2007-10-01

How to Cite

GÓMEZ GASTELUM, L. (2007). Seashell color in ancient western Mexico. The case of the Postclassic. Revista Mexicana De Biodiversidad, 78(002). https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2007.002.297

Issue

Vol. 78 No. 002: Suplemento, octubre

Section

ARTÍCULOS DE REVISIÓN