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Mallory Matsumoto is a historical anthropologist specializing in Mesoamerican religions, Maya archaeology, and ethnohistory. She received her Ph.D. in anthropology from Brown University in 2021. Matsumoto's research focuses on Classic Maya hieroglyphs and early colonial periods, examining language and material culture within the context of religion. Her academic interests encompass a wide range of topics including Mayan languages and anthropology of writing. She has been involved in teaching various courses related to Mesoamerican studies, including introductory courses on Maya hieroglyphics and survey courses on early Mesoamerican religions. Matsumoto's work aims to deepen the understanding of the cultural and historical dynamics of the Maya region.
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