|
Exhibitions
Permanent Exhibition
Metals Showroom
In Ancient Peru, metallurgy and gold and silver work as well as ceramics were activities that were highly developed. In the Peruvian richness is based not only in minerals provided by nature as a challenge and a means to express their art and their advanced technology.
As outstanding cultures in this field we can mention the Mochica, Lambayeque, Chimú, and Inca Cultures, who achieved very high levels in their elaboration and decoration techniques.
Different metal selection and use indicated not only their ceremonial, religious, and warlike nature, but also the status and power of the personages who wore them.
|
|

|