XXIVe Biennale des Antiquaires – Grand Palais

2008/09/11 - Grand Palais - Paris - from September 11th to 21st 2008. Daily opening from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Start date: 9/11/08
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End date: 9/21/08
Duration: 10D
XXIVe Biennale des Antiquaires – Grand Palais by Galerie Mermoz

XXIV Biennial Antiques - Grand Palais - Paris-from 11 to 21 September 2008: Presentation of two important pieces around two predominant activities for Mesoamerican cultures: the worship and war:

  • Grand personage clay, standing representing Xipe Totec, the god of spring, culture Veracruz. There is a second skin covered with feathers symbolizing the vibration at the time of renewal of the vegetation.
  • A warrior armed and kneeling saisisant of realism, culture Jalisco