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500 years ago this month smallpox continued to rage all across central Mexico. Amongst its victims: the 'cazonci' (ruler) of the Tarascans, who had thus far resisted conquest. Follow our monthly Encounters Countdown, written by/thanks to -
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2020-11-12

P'urepecha clothing of the late Postclassic period. These final examples show the cazonci, the ruler of the "Tarascan Empire". They wear the cicuilli. has a clover wreath crown, turquoise lip plug and color braid.

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2019-05-15

P'urepecha clothing of the Late Postclassic based on the Relacion de Michoacan and Florentine Codex. First three figures show the skirt or the "sirìhtaqua" (#3 being made of vegetal fiber).

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2019-05-13

Tweezers, Postclassic, 900-1520 CE
Tweezers were worn by elites of the Empire of western pendant style, but also had a practical role, as depilatory devices. They also functioned as status markers, given their luxurious material.

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2017-11-16