
by Denise Y . Arnold (Author), Christine A . Hastorf (Author)
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.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 293
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 30 Nov 2007
ISBN 10: 1598741713
ISBN 13: 9781598741711