Birds of a Feather: Exploring the Acquisition of Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) Tail Coverts in Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica

The long, iridescent, feathers of the quetzal bird have been recognized as one of the most striking and prevalent appendages of costume from Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, particularly in the region inhabited by the ancient Maya— where quetzal feathers were coveted as high-status goods. This region is h...

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