The Gold Museum in Bogota shows how pre-hispanic societies in Colombia used gold and other materials to produce highly symbolic artefacts related to their political and religious life, as well as mythical objects and symbols of shamanism and cosmology. It is the largest collection of its kind in the world, with more than 35,000 exhibits mostly made out of gold; there are also objects of pottery, stone, shell and wood on display, as well as Molas (traditional textile art worn frequently by indigenous women in Colombia and Panama). The museum is run by the state-owned Colombian Banco de la República.
Exploring Colombia: Gold Museum in Bogota
During a stopover visit in Bogota, I had the opportunity to visit the museum and was very impressed by the intricate artwork and rich symbolism found in the beautifully arranged exhibits. The following images are just a small glimpse of what is on display and a visit is highly recommended to anyone staying in Bogota. Even these few images provide an idea of the extraordinary beauty, art and mysticism of the objects that await the visitor inside. The entrance fee is modest.
Image 1 – Golden mask
Image 2 – Note the level of detail found in these exhibits
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Image 5 – Gold Museum Bogota displaying exhibits from the Colombian regions of Urabá and Chocó
Image 6 – Pectoral Tolima Culture
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