The Meaning of 'Found' Objects by Contemporary Maya Ritual Practitioners

Authors

Linda Brown
Latin American and Iberian Institute

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Description

In the highlands of Guatemala, contemporary Maya ritual practitioners collect and curate special found objects as sacred materials. Many of these items are archaeological artifacts. In this talk, Dr. Brown will discuss what archaeological artifacts mean to their contemporary Maya collectors and how they are used. Specifically, Dr. Brown will focus on the vital role of found materials in communicating with ancestral beings.

Publication Date

10-19-2023

Recommended Citation

Brown, Linda and Latin American and Iberian Institute. "The Meaning of 'Found' Objects by Contemporary Maya Ritual Practitioners." (2023). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/laii_events/324