The Story of <i>Elaeagia</i> Resin (<i>Mopa-Mopa</i>), So Far

The unusual resin from some species of <i>Elaeagia,</i> a genus now found in certain parts of Central America and South America, was probably first utilized by native peoples in Colombia more than a thousand years ago. It became a crucial part of often elaborately decorated objects made...

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Main Authors: Richard Newman, Emily Kaplan, Maria Cecilia Álvarez-White
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Heritage
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/6/5/229