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Beyond El Dorado: power and gold in ancient colombia Paperback – October 1, 2013

by Elisenda Vila Llonch (Author)
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Among the cultures of the northern Andes, gold has been revered above all other materials. Gold was believed to be a product of the Sun, the supreme procreator, and as such had special associations with fertility and power. For the people of Colombia, the value of gold lay in the symbolic and transformative properties associated with its colour, aura and malleability and it was used to fashion some of the most visually dramatic and technically sophisticated works of art found anywhere in the Americas before European contact.
Drawing on the spectacular collections of the Museo del Oro in Bogota and the British Museum, this beautiful book features over 150 masterpieces fashioned exquisitely in gold, including tiny votive figures, decorative nose rings, vessels, pectorals and masks. Through these diverse objects, the author explores the myth and ritual of El Dorado (the golden man) and the legend of the lost city of gold that fascinated European explorers for over two centuries; the use of gold objects by spiritual leaders for healing, divination and guidance in the dangerous mystical ‘soul journey’; the importance of gold in marking the threshold between the living and the dead; and the legacy of pre-Hispanic traditions in the northern Andes today.
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    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    British Museum
  4. Publication date
    October 1, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    9.65 x 0.59 x 9.65 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0714125415
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0714125411
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ British Museum (October 1, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0714125415
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0714125411
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.04 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.65 x 0.59 x 9.65 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular
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This is an exhibition catalogue for a joint exhibition organized by the British Museum and the Museo del Oro, Bogota, Colombia. The latter has some of the finest examples of Colombian gold and we're very fortunate to have such a well printed and well presented book documenting many of the objects from their collection. Perhaps the only downside is that the most famous gold sculpture - the Muisca raft - only gets a smallish image. Everything else, though, is reproduced very well. Aside from many gold pieces there are also a few ceramic ones. Objects vary from elaborate nose ornaments and diadems to ocarinas, rattles, and fishing hooks (made of gold, those were). Also represented are tools the goldsmiths used.
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Hernan
5.0 out of 5 stars The real "El Dorado" at your fingertips
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2014
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I just got the book and I have to say I am excited and pleased about it.

As a Colombian myself I think there should be more books created in our country to share with the world the marvels of gold craftmanship done in pre-hispanic times, but there is an almost unfair lack of literature for general audience on this topic,

Here comes this book to fill the void. Published by the British Museum, the book is printed in high quality paper and with beautiful pictures that do a good job trying to represent the marvelous pieces part of the collection of the gold museum in Bogota, Colombia. And when I say "try" I don't mean to look down the quality of the pictures which is superb; it's because nothing beats the experience of looking at the pieces live on the museum.

The book is not limited to gold, pottery and historical background make a pleasant combination. The reference to San Agustin (another of marvel that does not have the spotlight it deserves) is a welcomed addition.

If you want to see and amaze with the magnificent pieces that gave birth to "El Dorado" myth this is the book for you. Because for ancient inhabitants of the land that will be later called Colombia "El Dorado" was far from a myth; it was a reality created by the gifted hands of people who saw in gold a way to express devotion for their deities.
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Witch
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2016
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Lovely book - but the bloody postman dropped the box and ruined it. Had to send back but will buy it in the future - maybe after Christmas now.
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Viviana
5.0 out of 5 stars Ancient Colombia
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2014
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Excellent research. The history of some of the most representative tribes in Colombia. Very good photos of the very impressive artifacts exhibited at the British Museum.
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solarspot
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful to accompany the exhibition
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2014
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Arrived promptly and brand new as described. Very useful if like me you limited knowledge & understanding of the historical , socio, religious setting of the region
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Anon
5.0 out of 5 stars excelent Guide
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2014
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This is an excellent guide to this brilliant exhibition. The price was very reasonable in comparison to that charged at the British Museum.
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