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"Ancestors of the Incas: The Majesty of Ancient Peru"
2002-07-20 until 2003-07-20
Orlando Museum of Art
USA United States of America
Ancestors of the Incas, which has never been exhibited before, includes more than 250 objects made by all of the major ancient cultures of the Central Andes region including the Chavin, Nazca, Moche, Chimu, Huari and Inca. Although these cultures never developed a formal written language, much of their history, myths and legends were passed down through significant art forms.
These pieces date from 1400 BC-AD1530 and include striking ceramic portraits of Moche rulers, gold and silver royal vessels, rare and delicate inlaid wooden boxes, textiles and jewelry of turquoise, mother of pearl and shell. The exhibition also showcases 17 recent donations from Dr. and Mrs. Solomon D. Klotz to the OMA's permanent collection of Art of the Ancient Americas.