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Two men seated before the principle temple at Chancala
Two men seated before the principle temple at Chancala
Object Number 2004.29.6445
Display Title Two men seated before the principle temple at Chancala
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Mexico. Chancala (Chiapas) The wilderness of the Lacandone Indians, Chancala. The principal temple. Gift of C.P. Bowditch. T. Maler photograph. (verso) 1. Chiapas. Desierto de los Indios Lacandones Cháncalá -- El Templo principal. [see remarks for alternative translation]
Department Photographic
Date 1895-1905
Artist Teobert Maler
Culture
  • Lacandón Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Chiapas / <County> / <City> / Chancala
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 29.2101 × 24.13 cm (11 1/2 × 9 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Charles Pickering Bowditch
Provenance
Donor Donated by Dr. Charles Pickering Bowditch

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