The collection of the Gold Museum of the Banco de la Republica de Colombia--one of the most important gold collections in the world--is explored in this anthropological commemoration of goldwork mastery. An essential part of the pre-Colombian world, gold was considered by natives to be a sacred element and was thus used by artisans to create offerings presented by Shamans to the Gods as both prayerful sacrifices and symbols of gratitude. Hundreds of accompanying photographs highlight these masterful golden creations.
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The collection of the Gold Museum of the Banco de la Republica de Colombia--one of the most important gold collections in the world--is explored in this anthropological commemoration of goldwork mastery. An essential part of the pre-Colombian world, gold was considered by natives to be a sacred element and was thus used by artisans to create offerings presented by Shamans to the Gods as both prayerful sacrifices and symbols of gratitude. Hundreds of accompanying photographs highlight these masterful golden creations.
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Very good. Dust jacket in good condition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Boards and dust jacket show signs of wear. All pages are intact, binding is sound. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Edited, corrected and re-photographed edition of October2015 and a most beautiful production at that. Fine throughout bar light stain to edge of block which does not intrude into pages. Smart black embossed cloth with bright gilt titling. Near-fine d/j. A heavy volume so enquire re postage. This is a charity sale on behalf of Friends of Morston Church (reg.1099831). Folio. 288pp.
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New. 9588156610. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--Text in English. 288 pp.; 265 ills. --with a bonus offer--
