BAR International Series

BAR International Series

by José R. Oliver

232 pages· 1978· ISBN 9780860549154
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This is the report of excavations at the pre-Columbian site of Caguana in Puerto-Rico, a famous religious centre in an otherwise under-explored area. Subtitled 'simbolimo iconografico, cosmovision y el poderio caciquil Taino de Boriquen' this volume also sheds new light on how the Taino chiefs acquired their power and how they reinforced their dominance through iconography. Text in Spanish.

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    How does Oliver’s analysis of the Caguana site reshape our understanding of pre-Columbian Taino society beyond what traditional historical texts tell us?

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    In what ways does the use of iconography and visual art serve as a tool for acquiring and maintaining political power, both in ancient Borikén and in modern society?

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    How does the book bridge the gap between hard archaeological data and the intangible spiritual cosmovision of the indigenous people of Puerto Rico?

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