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    Painted Metaphors: The Pottery and Politics of the Ancient Maya

    Painted Metaphors: The Pottery and Politics of the Ancient Maya

    Presented by University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum)

    April 5, 2009-January 31, 2010

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    Penn Museum's unique collection of brilliantly painted Chama vessels opens a window into the lives of the ordinary Maya of 1,300 years ago, and the way they dealt with the challenge of forced change.


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      • Venue Info

        University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum)

        3260 South Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19104

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      • Admission Info

        Tickets: Admission donation: $10 adults; $7 seniors; $6 students with ID, children 6 to 17. Free for children 5 and younger, Penncard holders, Penn Museum members.

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        April 5, 2009-January 31, 2010

        Times:
        Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4:30pm
        Sunday, 1 to 5pm

      • Accessibility Info

          Spanish language text available upon request.


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