Piezas Maestras Mayas; Patrimonio del Museo Nacional de Arqueologia y Etnologia de Guatemala. Galeria Guatemala III (Mayan Masterpieces) by n/a - 1996-01-01

Guatemala: Fundacion G & T., 1996. First edition. Hardcover. vg. Elephant folio. 248,[2],pp. Sienna cloth with gold lettering on cover in pictorial dust jacket resting in illustrated cardboard slipcase. Despite the inexplicable Maya culture collapse, the elements which determined it still prevail, such as its environment, geology, building materials, and particularly, the human attitudes inherent to all Guatemalans. This book looks at the collection of archeological evidence of Mayan masterpieces in the possession of the Museo Nacional de Arqueologia y Etnologia de Guatemala (National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology). Profusely illustrated with color reproductions of photographs. Tail of spine slightly bumped, minor rubbing on corners. Dj slightly creased. Age wear and two tape remnants on slipcase. Text in Spanish and English. Slipcase in good, book in very good to near fine condition.