Member Behind The Scenes of pre-Columbian Gold

In the ancient Américas, gold was not only a symbol of wealth and power but a representation of spiritual practices. Elaborate gold ornaments were worn in life and in death, while other objects, such as vessels or votives (small figurines), were likely made as offerings and intended to rest in sacred sites. Join this curator-led conversation to explore four small pre-Columbian ornaments from the RISD collection. We will discuss the various metalsmithing techniques developed across the Américas, from the Andes to central Mexico, the uses of animal motifs, and the reverence for gold as a sacred substance deriving from the sun.

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