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Silver Dance Crown

Silver Dance Crown, Vivian and Jaime Liébana Collection, Lima, Peru A Dazzling Exhibition of Peruvian History and Culture - Luminescence: The Silver of Peru Starts: January 15, 2013 Ends: March 9, 2013 Website: www.utac.utoronto.ca/future-exhibitions Email: utac.info@utoronto.ca Phone:416-978-1838 Costs: Free UTAC presents a brilliant collection of Peruvian artifacts in the acclaimed exhibition Luminescence: The Silver of Peru. Supported by contributing sponsors Pan American Silver Corp, The Patronato Plata del Perú and The Silver Institute, the display traces the history of silver in Peruvian culture and the recurring fascination with the metal's divine qualities today. Most of the 140 national treasures have never been shown outside Peru and it is the largest collection of Peruvian silver to come to Canada. Works include jewelry, utilitarian objects, paintings, crowns, art pieces and masks spanning 2,500 years of Peruvian history. The exhibition is curated by UBC Museum of Anthropology Director, Dr. Anthony Shelton. Location:The University of Toronto Art Centre 15 King's College Circle St George and Hoskin Map to this event Public Transit:From the St. George Subway Station: walk south on St. George St. to Hoskin Avenue (a continuation of Harbord Street), walk east to Tower Road (across from Trinity College), turn south. You will see the UTAC banner marking the entrance at the Laidlaw wing of University College. TTC Trip Planner Downtown Arts/Exhibits The City of Toronto does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the content provided in this calendar. All listing details are submitted by event organizers. To confirm any information, please contact the organizers directly.. Event Details. Location: 15 King's College Circle