Today I went to an exhibit on “Peruvian Gold” sponsored by the National Geographic Society.
Incredible workmanship.
A philosophy in which 26,000 artisans supported 6,000 elite.
Full-time work on textiles, gold, silver, copper, ceramics for entire lifetimes.
A completely different emphasis on what is important in society from our modern Western culture.
The work in discovering the artifacts and putting the story of this ancient culture together is mind-boggling.
What an incredible discipline archeology is.
It brings so much insight into how we are living today by contrast.
I am so moved by the experience of getting to see inside another time and place.
The devotion through art and artifacts is profound.
Those artisans must have had an incredibly deep sense of satisfaction through such intricate, exacting and beautiful work.
© 2014 Kathryn Hardage
www.InspiredPractices.com
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