This exhibition catalogue explores the Precolumbian art of Costa Rica, revealing a rich artistic heritage through approximately 300 ceramic, gold, jade, and stone objects. These works, both ceremonial and utilitarian, offer a visual journey through the cultures that thrived before Columbus's arrival.
The book examines the diverse cultural zones within Costa Rica, including Guanacaste-Nicoya, the Central Highlands-Atlantic Watershed, and Diquís. It investigates village structures, social and political organisation, crafts, and traditions. Contributors offer insights into stonework, jade, and gold, and how they relate to culture. This book helps us understand the complex cultural tapestry of Precolumbian Costa Rica, challenging the notion of it being a mere cultural backwater.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing, some cover wear, and some initial pages marking) Softcover ISBN 0895580888
