The Maori people is interested in precious and gleaming stones, just like the West and its love for gold; but the Maori people’s favorite stone is jade (like Chinese which passion has been delightfully exhibited at the Musée Guimet).
The Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac offers to explore the uses and symbols of the jade in New-Zealand through a wonderful narrative exhibition leading us across the furthest country in the world.
Called pounamu in the Maori language, jade is considered as a treasure and has been shaped in many ways and in objects always more splendid. The Te Papa Tongarewa museum in Wellington (capital of New-Zealand) agreed to lend a part of its wonderful collections of jade so we can discover the elaborated crafts around this noble material, as well as the numerous legends related to jade.
Practical information:
The Sacred stone of the Maori
at the Musée du Quai Brandly – Jacques Chirac
From Tuesday May 23 to Sunday October 1, 2017
Rate: €12 (full), €9 (reduced)
Opening times: from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (9 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday / closed on Mondays)
Dates and Opening Time
From 23 May 2017 to 1 October 2017
Location
Musée du quai Branly Jacques Chirac
Quai Branly
75007 Paris 7
Access
Métro ligne 9 station "Iéna", RER C station "Pont de l'Alma"
Prices
tarif réduit: 9 €
tarif plein: 12 €
Recommended age
For all
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