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Camahuil
Camahuil
These conceptual and minimalist camahuil figurines are anthropomorphic statuettes in the shape of a wedge or an axe. The figures' traits were highlighted with simple geometric line incisions. Archaeologically, they are associated with burials and offerings, and they are believed to have been used in popular religious practices and in other practices of a more institutional nature by the entire May…
Creator
- maia
- Demian Maia
Type of item
- figures (representations)
- Figure
Medium
- stone (worked rock)
Providing institution
Aggregator
Rights statement for the media in this item (unless otherwise specified)
- http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Rights
- Museu de Cultures del Món
Creation date
- 300 a. C. - 300
Places
- Guatemala
Identifier
- MEB 176-762
- http://hdl.handle.net/10970/objects/H542342
Extent
- 6,2 x 3,8 x 1,5 cm
Providing country
- Spain
Collection name
First time published on Europeana
- 2015-06-15T16:28:43.680Z
Last time updated from providing institution
- 2016-04-13T14:58:48.604Z