Chalchiuhtlicue's Odyssey: Historiographical Account of the Translocation from Mexico to the British Museum in London of Humboldt's "Aztec Priestess" Found by Dupaix.

Autor: LE BRUN-RICALENS, FONI, LÓPEZ LUJÁN, LEONARDO, WEY, CLAUDE
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Zdroj: PARI Journal; 2022, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p1-14, 14p
Abstrakt: This article discusses the translocation of a statue depicting the goddess Chalchiuhtlicue from Mexico to the British Museum in London. The article provides a detailed description of the statue and its significance in Mexica culture. It also explores the journey of the statue from Mexico to London and its display in the British Museum. The article raises questions about the ethical implications of collecting and appropriating cultural artifacts from other countries and highlights the importance of the statue in expanding the awareness and appreciation of Mesoamerican heritage. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index