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Treasures of Ancient Veracruz : Magia de la risa y el juego
October 8, 2004 – February 6, 2005
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This exhibition featured sixty archeological artifacts from the region of Mexico identified as the “cradle of Mesoamerican civilization” – Veracruz. All of the ancient figures on display wear smiles or demonstrate the fundamental human need to play and have fun- including 4-ton, three-thousand year old Colossal Olmec Head Num. 9. Traveling exhibition venues: Museo Metropolitano de Monterrey, Mexico.
Participating Artists
Curator
Dr. Ruben B. Morante Lopez, Director, Museo de Antropología de Xalapa
Organizing Institution
Museo de Antropología de Xalapa, Universidad Veracruzana
Displayed at
Main Gallery