Heads of State: Icons, Power, and Politics in the Ancient and Modern Andes

Heads of State: Icons, Power, and Politics in the Ancient and Modern Andes

by Denise Y . Arnold (Author), Christine A . Hastorf (Author)

Synopsis

The human head has had important political, ritual and symbolic meanings throughout Andean history. This title examines the cult of heads in the Andes to develop a theory of its place in indigenous cultural practice and its relationship to political systems.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 293
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 30 Nov 2007

ISBN 10: 1598741713
ISBN 13: 9781598741711