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MASKING EMPIRE: THE MATERIAL EFFECTS OF MASKS IN AZTEC MEXICO

1986; Oxford University Press; Volume: 9; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1467-8365.1986.tb00192.x

1467-8365

Cecelia F. Klein,

Historical Art and Architecture Studies

Art HistoryVolume 9, Issue 2 p. 135-167 Article MASKING EMPIRE: THE MATERIAL EFFECTS OF MASKS IN AZTEC MEXICO Cecelia F. Klein, Cecelia F. Klein University of California, Los AngelesSearch for more papers by this author Cecelia F. Klein, Cecelia F. Klein University of California, Los AngelesSearch for more papers by this author First published: June 1986 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8365.1986.tb00192.xCitations: 17AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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