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"Thus the creation and the formation of man took place. . ."
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"Thus the creation and the formation of man took place. . ."

Carlos Mérida (Guatemalan, 1891–1984)
Graphic Art Publications, Mexico
1943
Medium/TechniqueLithograph in color
DimensionsSheet: 42.9 x 32.7 cm (16 7/8 x 12 7/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of W. G. Russell Allen
Accession number49.231
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ClassificationsPrints
ProvenanceW. G. Russell Allen (1882-1955), Boston; by whom given to MFA 3/10/1949
Image Not Available for "Here then, we bring the discovery and explanation of everything that was in darkness. . ."
"Here then, we bring the discovery and explanation of everything that was in darkness. . ."
Carlos Mérida
1943
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Plate 2 from the portfolio Estampas del Popol-Vuh (Sacred Book of the Mayans)
Carlos Mérida
1943
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"Afterwards they gave fecundity to the animals of the mountain. . ."
Carlos Mérida
1943
Image Not Available for "At that time there was little light on the surface of the earth. . ."
"At that time there was little light on the surface of the earth. . ."
Carlos Mérida
1943
Image Not Available for "But Vukub-Cakix (Gran Guacamayo or Great Parrot) had two sons. . ."
"But Vukub-Cakix (Gran Guacamayo or Great Parrot) had two sons. . ."
Carlos Mérida
1943
Image Not Available for "Thus thought- Hunahpu and Xbalanqué - while they went to the foot of the tree called canté. . ."
"Thus thought- Hunahpu and Xbalanqué - while they went to the foot of the tree called canté. . ."
Carlos Mérida
Image Not Available for "Hunahpu and Xbalanqué then returned to their dwelling. . ."
"Hunahpu and Xbalanqué then returned to their dwelling. . ."
Carlos Mérida
1943
Image Not Available for "Then Hunahpu and Xbalanqué (Great and Small Magician) set out on the road
"Then Hunahpu and Xbalanqué (Great and Small Magician) set out on the road
Carlos Mérida
1943
Image Not Available for "Come, it was to them - to Hunahpu and Xbalanqué - come and see how we are going to burn you, oh young men. . ."
"Come, it was to them - to Hunahpu and Xbalanqué - come and see how we are going to burn you, oh young men. . ."
Carlos Mérida
1943
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Two Indian Dancers
Carlos Mérida
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Two Indian Dancers
Carlos Mérida
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Two Indian Dancers
Carlos Mérida