"Reconstructs the history of the Virgin of Cuzco who, as a fusion of indigenous Andean and Spanish Christian beliefs and practices, represents both the Virgin Mary and Pachamama. Includes background chapters on Andean and Spanish beliefs and art. Major, mostly original work illuminates multiple aspects of the outlooks of both peoples as reflected in their religious iconography during the colonial period. Magnificently illustrated"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
- ISBN10 0962851485
- ISBN13 9780962851483
- Publish Date 31 May 1995
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 26 February 2016
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Grassfield Press,U.S.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 112
- Language English