THE MOCHE LIMA BEANS RECORDING SYSTEM, REVISITED.

One matter that has raised sufficient uncertainties among scholars in the study of the Old Moche culture is a system that comprises patterned Lima beans. The marked beans, plus various associated effigies, appear painted by and large with a mixture of realism and symbolism on the surface of ceramic...

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Published in:	Folklore (14060957) Vol. 45; pp. 89 - 137
Main Author:	Melka, Tomi S.
Format:	Article
Published:	Folklore: Electronic Journal of Folklore Jun2010
Subjects:	Lima bean Effigies Realism Symbolism Gambling South America
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