Explore the rich artistic legacy of the ancient Costa Ricans in
this exhibition of vessels and figures that helps us trace
relationships between the peoples of Costa Rica and their
neighbors north and south. In ancient Costa Rican cultures,
these objects were used to teach about mythology, religion, and
the environment. Today, they help archaeologists reconstruct
ancient paths of trade and distribution, revealing that
thousands of years ago Costa Rica was, in effect, already
regionally "globalized." The exhibition is guest curated by Fred
Lange, and archaeologist of Central American cultures. This
exhibition was organized by the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth
College, and generously funded by the William B. Jaffe and
Evelyn A. Hall Fund. Fred Lange's residency at the museum was
funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. To read the full
press release, click here.