The Bioarchaeology of Artificial Cranial Modifications

1. Introduction
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Part I. Interdisciplinary Approaches to Artificial Cranial Modification

2. Cultural Frameworks for Studying Artificial Cranial Modifications: Physical Embodiment, Identity, Age, and Gender
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3. Cranial Expansion and Artificial Vault Modifications
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4. Reconstructing Ancient Head-Shaping Traditions from the Skeletal Record
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5. Source Compilation on Head-Shaping Practices in Hispanic America, by Pilar Zabala
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Part II. Regional Practices and Their Cultural Meanings in Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica and Beyond

6. Meanings of Head-Shaping Practices in Mesoamerica
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7. Emulating Olmec Gods Through Head Form. Origins and the Preclassic Period
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8. Head Shapes in Classic Period Mesoamerica
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9. Growing Up Maya. Gender, Identity and Dynasty
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10. Head Shaping During the Second Millennium. Postclassic and Postcontact Mesoamerica
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11. Conclusions: New Perspectives For Studying Head-shaping Practices in Mesoamerica
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Nyckelord: Social Sciences, Archaeology, Anthropology, Cultural Heritage