Los Mayas : the Manuel Barbachano Ponce Mayan art collection
- UA-36, Box 8, Folder 24
- Item
- [1978?]
Part of Dalhousie Art Gallery fonds
Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of Mayan art organized and circulated by Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada Ltd. Th exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 15 to May 13, 1979.
Catalogue contains an exhibition itinerary, statement by Miguel Alemán (Presidente, Consejo Nacional de Turismo, Estados Unidos Mexicanos), an introduction by Agustin Barrios Gomez (Ambassador of México), and a statement by Manuel Barbachano Ponce, b&w and colour photographs of pottery, sculpture, objects, and other artworks, and a glossary and acknowledgements. Catalogue also contains text describing Mayan culture, history, and crafting techniques.