The life-giving stone : ethnoarchaeology of Maya metates / Michael T. Searcy.

Author/creator Searcy, Michael T., 1976-
Format Book
Publication InfoTucson : University of Arizona Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxii, 168 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
Subjects
Mayas--Implements. --Guatemala. --San Luis Jilotepeque.
Mayas--Implements. --Guatemala. --Ixtahuacán.
Mayas--Industries. --Guatemala. --San Luis Jilotepeque.
Mayas--Industries. --Guatemala. --Ixtahuacán.
Metates.
Metate industry--Guatemala. --San Luis Jilotepeque.
Metate industry--Guatemala. --Ixtahuacán.
San Luis Jilotepeque (Guatemala)--Social life and customs.
Ixtahuacán (Guatemala)--Social life and customs.

Contents Introduction -- The cultural landscape of the highland Maya of Guatemala -- Modern metate production -- Modern patterns of acquisition, use, discard, and reuse -- Archaeological implications.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [157]-165) and index.
LCCN 2010046947
ISBN9780816529094 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0816529094 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks F1465.1 .S265 S43 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold