Jade
Museum: Costa Rica’s Pre-Columbian Treasures
San Jose
may be well known for being the take off point of all transportations going to
beaches, reserves and caverns, The Jade Museum is another reason why visitors
should explore the capital of Costa Rica. It doesn’t only showcase the
multitudes of jade artifacts and jewelry Pre-Columbian people used, the Jade
Museum also suggests the earliest ways of living and survival depicted in these
prized treasures.
Museum
Hours: The Jade Museum comes with a small entrance fee of 500 colon which is
about a dollar. The museum is open from Mondays to Fridays, 8:00AM to 4:30PM.
The exhibit is quite small so it would roughly take you only an hour to
complete your tour. A bilingual tour guide will help you learn more about these
Pre-Columbian artifacts throughout the journey.
Jade and all its Glory
Jade is the
most important commodity in the whole of Costa Rica. It is more precious and
valuable than gold. The oldest pieces found in the Jade Museum dates back
around 500 BC to 900 AD. There about 6,000 of these expensive artifacts in
forms of jewelries, vases, sculptures & figurines, pots among many others.
Majority of the collection found in the Jade Museum come from the private works
of Carlos Balser. He initially came to Costa Rica to run the Gran Hotel and
became an archaeologist who did extensive studies about Costa Rican culture.
Hints of
the Past
The pieces
of Jade now displayed in this museum all came from various digs in and around
various locations in Costa Rica for over a long period of time. So through
these prized artifacts, the evolution of Costa Rican culture can be
interpreted.
Ceremonial
practices, hierarchy and the day-to-day living of the indigenous people of
Costa Rica are quite evident on the jade pieces themselves. The technique and
craftsmanship of these people can also be seen judging by how intricate some of
the relics are.
One piece
that surely leaves a mark to those who visit the museum is a vase that has real
human teeth in it and it shows how carefully a piece of jade was added to the
teeth simply for aesthetics.
Mood of the
Museum
To
effectively relay the visual messages of the artifacts found in the Jade
Museum, the interior is carefully and dimly lit, there’s a welcoming silence as
well as the sound of a flowing fountain set. All these make the vibe of the
museum more peaceful and easier to explore. Whether you came to Costa Rica for
the divine beaches, impressive subterranean caves and outstanding nature
reserves, it’s a good idea to not leave San Jose as soon as you get there. The
Jade Museum is a place that will make your visit to the capital of San Jose
worthwhile. Read More…
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