The politics of symbolism in the Mixtec codices

By John M. D. Pohl

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Publish Date

1994

Publisher

Vanderbilt University

Language

eng

Pages

157

Description:

"Offers a new interpretation of these codices from Oaxaca based on evaluation of costume and dress as symbols of sociopolitical relations. Argues that the codices present a Mixtec history of royal genealogical descent and alliances during the postclassic period"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

subjects: History, Kings and rulers, Manuscripts, Mixtec, Mixtec Indians, Mixtec Manuscripts, Politics and government, Sources, Symbolism in politics

Places: Mexico