I didn't know what to expect from this exhibition as Columbian tribes, their work with gold and the source of the legend of Eldorado isn't actually something I've thought about before but in I went to learn and was very glad I did.
The gold artifacts are beautiful and exquisitely crafted and the British Museum tells you a story, beginning with the spiritual ritual which involved putting gold and precious artifacts being put in a lake, winding through daily life, gold crafting techniques and spiritual beliefs (gold had spiritual value rather than monetary) and ending with the Spanish invasion/influence.
On till 23rd March 2014
Link:
Beyond El Dorado - British Museum
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