Turquoise in Mexico and North America: Science, Conservation, Culture and Collections

Contributor(s): Carocci, Max (Editor), Cartwright, Caroline (Editor), King, Jch (Editor), McEwan, Colin (Editor), Stacey, Rebecca (Editor)

ISBN: 9781904982791

Publisher: Archetype Publications

Binding Types:

Paperback

$100.00

Digicover (1-4 copies)

$112.95 (Final Price)

Readerbound (5-99 copies)

$111.75 (100+ copies: $111.00)

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$100.00

Pub Date: September 1, 2012

Dewey: 398.365

Lexile Code: 0000

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 0.60" H x 11.60" L x 8.20" W ( 1.94 lbs) 240 pages

BISAC Categories:

Nature | Rocks and Minerals | Art | Conservation and Preservation | Hispanic and Latino

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: An exploration of the rich history, cultural significance, and enduring appeal of turquoise across regions and time periods. Featuring new scientific research on sourcing, mining, and distribution, the volume also delves into pre-Hispanic mosaics, Aztec symbolism, and the poetic and philosophical meanings of the stone. Contemporary

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