INTRODUCTION

For tourism day we visited the Larco Museum, it is located in a viceregal mansion from the
18th century AD. and surrounded by beautiful gardens that make it up; Since its founding in
1926, the museum has been characterized as a pioneer in public access to its collections
since it was one of the first museums in the world to have visitable deposits and to provide
virtual access to 100% of its collection; thus promoting multidisciplinary research.

DEVELOPMENT
At the entrance to the museum we met the guide in charge of giving us a tour of the
facilities and before entering the different rooms he began to tell us a little about the
beginnings of the east; As he told us: "In 1925 Rafael Larco Herrera bought from his brother-
in-law, Alfredo Hoyle, a collection of ceramics and other archaeological artefacts, in total
there were approximately 600 ceramics, the arrival of these objects awakened the collecting
impetus of his son , Rafael Larco Hoyle. Shortly after, Rafael Larco Herrera left the collection
in charge of his son and these pieces formed the basis of what would later become the
Rafael Larco Herrera Museum.
That same year, his son Rafael Larco Hoyle was advised by his uncle, founder of the first
museum in Lima, to found a new museum in Lima, in which he could keep all the
archaeological artifacts that were continually looted by huaqueros, he agreed. agreement
with his uncle and decided to create a museum that continues his father's legacy, which is
why he decided to buy two large collections: 8,000 pieces from Roay and 6,000 pieces from
Carranza, he also bought several small collections in the Chicama valley, Trujillo, Virú and
Chimbote; Within a year, the collection had grown significantly and display cases were
installed in a small house at the Hacienda Chiclín, and that same year it opened its doors to
the public, on July 28, 1926.”
Continuing with the tour we went to the visitable ceramic deposits where we could see that
there were a large number of huacos and archaeological pieces well arranged in the display
cases and shelves. According to what the guide told us, each shelf was organized according
to the cultures to which they had belonged. and in what times they had developed, it was
impressive to see the immense number of pieces that there were as if we were walking in
the middle of a forest of ceramics, in total there are 30,000 archaeological pieces.
After the deposits we went to the first floor to the erotic gallery “Checan” in which the guide
explained to us that in the past it was believed that the concept of tinkuy was found at the
center of the Andean worldview: which is the generating encounter of opposing forces and
complementary. One of the clearest artistic expressions of tinkuy in the art of ancient Peru
is the mythological scene of the union of the Mochica civilizing hero with mother earth
(Pachamama). From this loving union the tree of life is born, a symbol of constant
regeneration, of the continuity of existence, of a good life in the community (kawsay). The
tree of life is a universal symbol, present in various mythologies throughout history,
reminding us of the regenerative power of the loving bond and the erotic impulse. Then we
went to the Checan gallery, where we approached the expert potter's hands of ancient Peru
who kneaded the clay and modeled the human body, appreciating and caressing its
nakedness. Definitely the artistic creations of ancient Peru that present us with a way of
understanding sexuality in its own way, as the indispensable regenerative power both on
this earth, in the world below and in the world above, making possible the eternal return of
a new cycle. . of life.
We returned to the second floor to continue the tour with the “permanent exhibition”, here
we saw many more pieces classified by times and aspects. In the first room we had what
were the remains of the cultures of Peru. The ancient Peruvians honored their gods with
offerings and ceremonies, and worshiped their dead. The works of art that we find in
museums are not usually objects of everyday use. Although some of its utilitarian forms
might suggest such use, its actual purposes were more spiritual than earthly.
In the second room there were textiles from ancient Peru, the value that textiles had in pre-
Columbian societies can be compared to that of gold and silver. They not only fulfilled the
function of clothing, but also as a means to spread religious ideas and carry messages to the
afterlife, when they were used to wrap the dead. They were also exquisite gifts from the
rulers, and served to mark social differences. In fact, today there are many international
clothing brands that carry on their labels the information of the raw material with which
they are made: “Peruvian Cotton” for Peruvians we are proud that the quality of this
product is recognized worldwide.
Continuing with the tour, going to room 3 where we saw what syncretism is, that is, the
combination of paintings and monuments of worship that were seen combined between the
ancient and the beliefs of the Spanish; In room 4, instruments for sacrificial ceremonies
were observed, as well as in room 5 with its ceremonial containers such as vessels, knives
and others; In room 6, armor and weapons used for ancient wars between cultures were
shown, the last room was my favorite because the jewelry and gold used mainly with the
ancient chiefs in ceremonies and rituals were found.

CONCLUSIONS
Through its exhibitions, school educational programs, public programs and events, the Larco
Museum offers enjoyable, engaging and enriching experiences with its incredible private
collection of pre-Columbian art from around the world; It was undoubtedly an enriching
experience and very motivating to continue promoting knowledge of ancient cultures and
their experiences, which is also thanks to them that we are a country rich in cultures and
traditions, without a doubt it was a nice gift for Tourism Day, Let's continue growing our
cultural identity!

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