Material relations: the marriage figurines of prehispanic Honduras
Date
2014
Authors
Hendon, Julia A., author
Joyce, Rosemary A., author
Lopiparo, Jeanne, author
University Press of Colorado, publisher
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Abstract
Focusing on marriage figurines--double human figurines that represent relations formed through social alliances--Hendon, Joyce, and Lopiparo examine the material relations created in Honduras between AD 500 and 1000, a period of time when a network of social houses linked settlements of a variety of sizes in the region. The authors analyze these small, seemingly insignificant artifacts using the theory of materiality to understand broader social processes. They examine the production, use, and disposal of marriage figurines from six sites--Campo Dos, Cerro Palenque, Copán, Currusté, Tenampua, and Travesia--and explore their role in rituals and ceremonies, as well as in the forming of social bonds and the celebration of relationships among communities. They find evidence of historical traditions reproduced over generations through material media in social relations among individuals, families, and communities, as well as social differences within this network of connected yet independent settlements. Material Relations provides a new and dynamic understanding of how social houses functioned via networks of production and reciprocal exchange of material objects and will be of interest to Mesoamerican archaeologists, anthropologists, and art historians.--Provided by publisher.
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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
Indians of Central America -- Honduras -- Antiquities
Indians of Central America -- Honduras -- Rites and ceremonies
Indians of Central America -- Social networks -- Honduras
Marriage -- Honduras -- History -- To 1500
Figurines -- Honduras -- History -- To 1500
Material culture -- Honduras -- History -- To 1500
Community life -- Honduras -- History -- To 1500
Social archaeology -- Honduras
Excavations (Archaeology) -- Honduras
Honduras -- Antiquities