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Estudios de cultura maya

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Abstract

CASTILLO VELASCO, Elva Adriana. The Production of Shell Objects Recovered in the Offerings of Coba, Quintana Roo. Estud. cult. maya [online]. 2020, vol.55, pp.89-119.  Epub Dec 09, 2020. ISSN 0185-2574.  https://doi.org/10.19130/iifl.ecm.55.2020.0004.

In order to recognize the characteristics of the shell objects that were offered, between 250 and 830 A.D., in the nuclear zone of the Maya site of Cobá, in Quintana Roo, we carried out its formal, functional and technological analysis; this has allowed us to recognize the production of objects specially designed for offerings. The results have shown also Coba's relations with other regions, supporting the evidence found in other materials and in epigraphic studies. The similarity in the form and manufacture of some archaeological objects of Cobá with those of other sites suggest the development of local productions linked to the same regional tradition.

Keywords : Cobá; shell; production; technological style; interregional relationships.

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