Guided visit
Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas—sure. But also Mochica, Chan Chan, Mexicas, Olmecs, Chimú, and many others make up the rich cultural tapestry of South America. Each with a unique history, language, and artistic tradition.
Depending on the natural environment, cultural regions developed: in the rainforest, feathers from beautiful birds were used to make ceremonial clothing; in Mesoamerica, rulers preferred greenstone for jewellery and ritual items; in the Andes, people adored the deep yellow hue of gold.
Carefully selected objects tell of the daily and spiritual lives of these peoples and of the...
Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas—sure. But also Mochica, Chan Chan, Mexicas, Olmecs, Chimú, and many others make up the rich cultural tapestry of South America. Each with a unique history, language, and artistic tradition.
Depending on the natural environment, cultural regions developed: in the rainforest, feathers from beautiful birds were used to make ceremonial clothing; in Mesoamerica, rulers preferred greenstone for jewellery and ritual items; in the Andes, people adored the deep yellow hue of gold.
Carefully selected objects tell of the daily and spiritual lives of these peoples and of the exchanges between them—and with the West. This latter encounter radically changed Indigenous life but also had major consequences for Europe, with the influx of new products like potatoes, tomatoes, and chocolate!
