Description
What’s On at the Getty? Modern lovers of chocolate may not be aware that they owe their favorite treat to the Maya and other Indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica. Join anthropologist Oswaldo Chinchilla Mazariegos as he explores the many meanings of the cacao plant in ancient Maya culture. Artistic representations, inscriptions, and archaeological residues prove that cacao was a delicacy consumed in Maya royal courts, a prized crop, a significant tribute component, and a valuable commodity linked to important deities.
Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
Free | Advance ticket required.
This is a hybrid event—reserve tickets for in-person or online attendance, here.
