FEATHERWORKING IN THE PROVINCES: A DISPERSED LUXURY CRAFT UNDER AZTEC HEGEMONY

FEATHERWORKING IN THE PROVINCES: A DISPERSED LUXURY CRAFT UNDER AZTEC HEGEMONY

Elizabeth Brumfiel has made many contributions in the area of Aztec-period economic specialization. This article builds on her work by examining social and political contingencies on the production of fancy featherwork objects. It goes beyond the urban core and explores the impact of Aztec imperial...

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Veröffentlicht in:Ancient Mesoamerica 2016, Vol.27 (1), p.209-219
1. Verfasser: Berdan, Frances F.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Archaeology
Aztec civilization
Cultural anthropology
Politics
Special Section: Breaking and Entering The Ecosystem—Remembering Elizabeth M. Brumfiel
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Zusammenfassung:Elizabeth Brumfiel has made many contributions in the area of Aztec-period economic specialization. This article builds on her work by examining social and political contingencies on the production of fancy featherwork objects. It goes beyond the urban core and explores the impact of Aztec imperial conquest and tribute demands on the production and distribution of feathered objects in conquered regions.
ISSN:0956-5361
1469-1787
DOI:10.1017/S0956536115000358