Casas Grandes Pre-Columbian Pottery Decoded: Of Gods and Myths

Casas Grandes is the largest pre-Columbian civilization in northern Mexico with extensions into Arizona and New Mexico. In this volume, Christman (a retired physician with a fascination for Casas Grandes pottery) explains the symbols on 320 ancient Casas Grandes pottery pieces, along with a few Mimbres and neighboring cultures' pottery. Coverage is provided of various subjects in indigenous Mesoamerican thought including creation myths concerning gods, humankind, and the universe. Illustrated with some 1,000 color photographs, as well as maps and general overviews. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)