Going for the Gold

Real gold that is!  In this case in the Museo del Central Banco in San Jose.  A fascinating exhibit that includes not only all the the gold artifacts discovered at the various archaeological sites around the country,(except of course those pilfered over the years by grave robbers) but a wonderful re-creation of how the native Costa Ricans might have lived three thousand years ago.

Recreation of how artifacts were found at the excavation site.

 

Spinning and weaving cloth

Chiefs and High Priests

Hunter/Warrior

Shaman/Healer

Goldsmiths using lost wax casting.

Preparing bodies for burial

Brewing an alcoholic beverage