The politics of symbolism in the Mixtec codices
By: by John M.D. Pohl.
Series: Vanderbilt University publications in anthropology ;; no. 46
Publisher: Vanderbilt University
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Nashville, Tenn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 157
Subjects: Manuscripts, Mixtec.; Mixtec Indians -- History -- Sources.; Mixtec Indians -- Kings and rulers.; Mixtec Indians -- Politics and government.; Symbolism in politics -- Mexico.
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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-157).