A scene illustrating how travelers were transported through the Yucatan jungle
Four Mayan men (“tamemes”) carry a litter covered in white cloth to protect the passenger from insects and the sun. A gentleman on horseback, possibly Waldeck himself, accompanies the expedition through the dense foliage
19th-century travel, Yucatan jungle, Mesoamerican transportation.
Museum-quality material that visually records customs that vanished with the advent of railroads and modern roads in Mexico
Detailed descriptions of paper quality, margins, and preservation state.
Direct history of the collection’s origin.
Expertly packed and insured delivery to international collectors and institutions.