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Date:April 5, 2009 - January 31, 2010
Event:Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Exhibit
Theme:"Painted Metaphors: Pottery and Politics of the Ancient Maya"
Location:University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Information:

Penn Museum's unique collection of brilliantly painted Chama polychromes 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. More than 150 objects convey vibrant evidence of ancient Maya life, as revealed by amazing archaeological discovery and scientific analysis.

3260 South Street
33rd and Spruce Streets in West Philadelphia.
Spruce Street becomes South Street just east of the Museum.
Since the South Street Bridge is closed for construction, the I-76 exits for South Street cannot be used.

For additional information please visit: www.paintedmetaphors.org
Contact:Email: info@museum.upenn.edu

 

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