Starting October 13, explore nearly 1,000 exquisite jewelry pieces from around the world at AfrikaMuseum. Featuring hundreds from our collection alongside contemporary works by leading international designers, this exhibit delivers awe-inspiring discoveries and endless admiration. Delve into the artisans, time-honored techniques, and compelling stories of wearers that illuminate jewelry's profound role across cultures.
This tribute to jewelry makers showcases age-old craftsmanship revealing deep ties to culture, history, and identity. Drawing from the finest pieces in the collections of AfrikaMuseum, Nationaal Museum van Wereldculturen, Tropenmuseum, and Wereldmuseum—from refined goldwork in Asia and South America, to diverse natural materials from Oceania, silver artistry from North America and the Middle East, and intricate African beadwork—these narratives unfold vividly.
Beyond our centuries-spanning collection, discover cutting-edge designs by global talents. Visitors can even craft and take home their own custom piece.
On view October 13, 2018, to June 2, 2019, at AfrikaMuseum, Berg en Dal.
