Tarascan Coyote Seat

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by James Blake Wiener
published on 02 December 2018

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Tarascan Coyote Seat — This ceremonial seat in the form of a coyote comes from Mexico's Lake Pátzcuaro Basin in Michoacán. This seat was likely occupied by a person of importance, and it was made by artisans residing in the Tarascan State. (Museum Rietberg, Zürich).

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James Blake Wiener

James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2018, December 02). Tarascan Coyote Seat. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9647/tarascan-coyote-seat/

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