Exhibition: Art of the Americas

This exhibition is the most comprehensive presentation to date of the museum's significant holdings of objects used by people from the ancient cultures of Mexico, Central America and South America. Objects featured in the exhibition straddle cultural boundaries, from the Olmec and Maya civilizations in Mexico to the Moche civilization in Peru, as well as numerous ancient traditions and cultures, including the indigenous Teuchitl?n, Zoque, Huastec and western Mexican societies.

The works range from objects made for ritual and ceremonial use?figurines, vessels and sculptures depicting gods, shamans, animals, marine life and floral motifs?to objects for domestic use including jars, bowls, spindle whorls, ocarinas (wind instruments), roller stamps used for decorating cloth, and adornments such as beads and ear plugs. A rare collection of Mayan textile fragments and ancient beads will also be presented.

Admission/Cost: $7 - $10

Location:
Mingei International Museum
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA

Dates and times:
Ongoing from now until February 18, 2018
Sundays - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesdays - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesdays - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursdays - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fridays - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturdays - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

For more information, please visit: www.mingei.org