Object Details
Artist
Covarrubias, Miguel, 1904-1957
Publisher
Tarjeta Postal
Collection Creator
National Philatelic Collection, Smithsonian Institution.
Blenkle, Victor A., Dr., 1900-1978 (physician)
Collection Citation
Victor A. Blenkle Postcard Collection, circa 1880-circa 1970, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution,
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of a drawing by Miguel Covarrubias, after a 16th c. codex. depicting the god of song, dance and music. This figure appears to have the head of a coyote, the animal that represents this god. Translation of caption at bottom of card: "Old Coyote / God of the Song, Dance and Music." Bourbon Codice, Lam. 4. Unmailed card, no message, no postmark.
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Local Numbers
AC0200-0000002 (AC Scan)
Place
Mexico
Topic
Gods
Religion -- Mexico
Artist
Covarrubias, Miguel, 1904-1957
Publisher
Tarjeta Postal
Culture
Indians of Mexico -- Religion
Aztecs -- Religion and Mythology
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Extent
1 Item (color; Ink on paper, 3.5" x 5.5".)
Date
undated
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Postcards
Picture postcards
Arrangement
In series 3, box 27, grouping Religion--Mexico (Aztec).
Collection Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Genre/Form
Postcards
Picture postcards
Collection Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
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Record ID
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