Prehispanic Metallurgy and Votive Offerings in the Eastern Cordillera Colombia

by Roberto Lleras-Perez

An in-depth study of the metal-working tradition which emerged in the central Eastern Cordillera of Colombia between AD 600-1,500. Part I includes the classification system, descriptions of the objects, an analysis of function, iconography, geographical distribution of the objects, their archaeological context and the metal-working technology. Part II look sspecifically at votive offerings, with a discussion of comparative material and alternative theories on their function. Finally Lleras-Pérez presents his own theory on the role of votive offerings.

319 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1999