Ancient art of the province of Chiriqui, Colombia Sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1884-1885, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1888, pages 3-188

"Ancient Art of the Province of Chiriqui, Colombia" by William H. Holmes is a journey into the forgotten world of Chiriqui, where long-lost burial grounds reveal the secrets of an ancient civilization through its art and customs. This book unearths the story of a place once hidden in obscurity, now brought to light by railroad and canal projects that exposed its rich history. Focusing on the treasures found in old cemeteries, the book highlights the detailed burial rituals and the beautiful, complex objects buried with the dead; these items speak volumes about the artistry and cultural wealth of a people largely unknown to the world, transforming our understanding of a civilization that thrived in the shadows of history.