| Pre-Columbian Art |
The collection features stunning objects from Meso-America, Central America, and the Northern Andes. Highlights from Meso-America include Zapotec ceramics, objects related to the ballgame, Maya figure sculpture, ceramics and jewelry, Aztec stone sculpture, and West Mexican figural tomb sculpture. Cultures of ancient Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama are well represented: works include gold jewelry, metates, censors, volcanic stone figure sculpture, and ceramics. Northern Andean objects include Sican ceremonial gold vessels and tumi, ceramics from the Moche, Chimu, Chancay, and Vicus cultures, Incan keros and mummy masks, and Peruvian textiles. |
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Engaging More Deeply with the Collection: Support Groups
Want to gain further knowledge of, and engagement with, various areas of the Museum's permanent collection?
Consider joining a collection support group!
The Museum offers 6 collection support groups:
Support group members enjoy exclusive lectures, travel opportunities, and more that improve their understanding of the art at the Museum.
Additionally, a portion of support group dues are applied to the purchase of art for the Museum's permanent collection.
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Tuesday—Saturday
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Sunday
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Birmingham, Alabama 35203T: 205.254.2565
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