65 Citations
The Symbolism, Use, and Archaeological Context of Masks in Formative Period Coastal Oaxaca, Mexico
- SociologyCambridge Archaeological Journal
- 2020
The production and use of masks at multiple scales and in diverse contexts is a millennia-long tradition in Mesoamerica. In this paper, we explore some implications of Mesoamerican masking practices…
Social Identity and Dental Modification at the Postclassic Maya Urban Centre of Mayapan
- SociologyCambridge Archaeological Journal
- 2022
Dental modification represents one interesting aspect of corporeal adornment in human history that directly reflects personal social identity. Tooth filing choices distinguished certain individuals…
CUDA Implementation of a Point Cloud Shape Descriptor Method for Archaeological Studies
- Computer ScienceACIVS
- 2020
A new approach to study shape descriptors of archaeological objects using an implementation of the smoothed-points shape descriptor (SPSD) method that is based on the numerical mesh-free simulation method smoothing-particles hydrodynamics.
Changing Discourses of Human Representation in Late Preclassic Mesoamerica
- HistoryHuman Figuration and Fragmentation in Preclassic Mesoamerica
- 2020
Figurines at Middle Preclassic La Blanca
- HistoryHuman Figuration and Fragmentation in Preclassic Mesoamerica
- 2020
Figurines, Fragmentation, and Social Ties
- HistoryHuman Figuration and Fragmentation in Preclassic Mesoamerica
- 2020
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The Ancient Maya Self: Personhood and Portraiture in the Classic Period
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A considerable body of anthropological literature from the last several decades testifies to the complex ways in which the human "self" can be perceived across cultures (Goffman 1959; Carrithers,…
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Catalogue Entry 21 : Hollow Seated Figure with Upraised Arm
- Olmec Art of Ancient Mexico
- 1996
Catalogue Entry 3: Potrero Nuevo Monument 2 4109-Throne with Atlantean Figures
- Olmec Art of Ancient Mexico
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Catalogue Entry 58: Bust with Long Hair
- Olmec Art of Ancient Mexico
- 1996
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- Olmec Art of Ancient Mexico
- 1996
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Catalogue Entry 93: Mask with Incised Design
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- 1996