A genealogy in the form of a scroll: the only manuscript with information about the southern Puebla region of Mexico
Codex Tulane
South Puebla (Mexico) — Mid 16th century

Codex Tulane
South Puebla (Mexico) — Mid 16th century
Richly illustrated scroll from the 16th century
The mid-16th century manuscript presents the genealogy of the rulers of two cities in southern Puebla
This unique specimen is one of the most treasured artifacts owned by the University of Tulane
Codex Tulane
- Codex de Huamelulpan
- Códice de Tulane
- Codex Daza
- Huamelulpan Roll
Short Description
The Codex Tulane is one of the most magnificent Mexican illuminated manuscripts and presents information about the southern Puebla region; it is the only illuminated manuscript to contain information about this region and as such as a true unicum and a singular historical source.
Codex Tulane
The Codex Tulane is one of the most magnificent Mexican illuminated manuscripts and presents the genealogies of the rulers from two cities in southern Puebla. Developed in the early Colonial Era, it is the only preserved illuminated manuscript from this region and is held in safekeeping as a unique treasure in the University of Tulane.
Codicology
- Alternative Titles
- Codex de Huamelulpan
Códice de Tulane
Codex Daza
Huamelulpan Roll - Size / Format
- 1 scroll / 377.0 x 25.0 cm
- Origin
- South Puebla (Mexico)
- Date
- Mid 16th century
- Epochs
- Style
1 available facsimile edition(s) of „Codex Tulane“
Der Codex Tulane
- Publisher
- Akademische Druck- u. Verlagsanstalt (ADEVA) – Graz, 1991
- Limited Edition
- 200 copies
- Binding
- The codex is reproduced in form of a scroll. Paper margin cut according to the original. Encased in box.
- Commentary
-
1 volume (142 pages) by M. E. Smith and R. Parmenter
Commentary (in English): M. E. Smith and R. Parmenter (New Orleans). X + 142 pp. with altogether 50 line drawings and black and white illustrations. - More Information
- Reproduction of the entire original document as detailed as possible (scope, format, colors). The binding may not correspond to the original or current document binding.
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