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Published on 08/04/2014

Virtual exhibitions

The network of museums introduces you to the Guiana shield Heritage and guides you in the discovery of its collections through virtual exhibitions.

In order to accompany you, at best, in your visit, the network offers you to look at virtual exhibitions which highlight objects from the online catalog. They hinge around the notion of a common Guiana Shield heritage. Various topics are treated and linked with the history of this wide territory, the cultural groups that live in and so on.

Plunge into the universe of our collections and let yourself be guided by your wishes. 

Enjoy your visit!

Preparing for your visit:

  • Select an exhibition in order to have access to the text of presentation and the selection of objects;
  • Scroll through the menu items down the page, helping you with the scroll arrows on both sides of the window
  • Click on an object to get further information;
  • Click on pictures to get larger views;

 To be noted: reach a record by clicking on the object’s designation at the top of the window

Published on 28/05/2014

Human representations

Human representations can be observed through different types of productions: stylized or real representations of the human body. Clothes and adornments that are worn as a mark of identity. And finally objects linked with activities that are allocated to men or women. Find in this exhibition different objects of Amerindians and Maroons' cultures that show human being through these [...]

Published on 08/04/2014

Animal representations

Bracelets, necklaces, bead belts but also potteries, benches, combs... Animal representations from populations of the Guiana shield can be noticed on numerous and various objects. Here are some examples. [...]

Published on 08/04/2014

Linked Heritage

Through this exhibition, you'll be shown a panel of objects from populations of the Guiana shield: Amerindians and Maroons. Basketworks and ceramics covered with patterns, benches, hammocks, musical instruments, everyday items, archaeological finds: from former productions to recent ones, all of them show us many common points between these populations, in terms of technics and materials. [...]

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