‘Gold and the Incas’ showcases the splendour of ancient pre-Hispanic cultures of Peru. Art made of gold, silver, precious stones, textiles and ceramics will excite visitors and provide a new experience at the National Gallery of Australia.
More than 200 objects are included, from gold regalia, intricate jewellery and striking vessels to elaborate embroidered and woven cloths. Australian audiences will encounter the aesthetic depth, drama and beauty of the famous Incan empire and its predecessors.
National Gallery of Australia
Until 21 April, 2014
Canberra
Home Tumi (Sacrificial knife), gold, silver, chrysocolia, turquoise, lapis lazuli, spondylus, 27.5 x 10.3cm
Courtesy the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
