Maya potters' indigenous knowledge: cognition, engagement, and practice
Date
2018
Authors
Arnold, Dean E., author
University Press of Colorado, publisher
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Abstract
Based on fieldwork and reflection over a period of fifty years, Arnold utilizes engagement theory to describe the indigenous knowledge of traditional Maya potters in Ticul, Yucatán, Mexico. Arnold examines craftspeople's knowledge and skills, their engagement with natural and social environments, the raw materials, and their process.--Provided by publisher.
Description
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Access is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.
Subject
Maya pottery -- Mexico -- Ticul
Mayas -- Material culture -- Mexico -- Ticul
Cognition and culture
Potters -- Mexico -- Ticul