From wax to metal: goldmaking techniques of the ancient Colombians

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published on 03 April 2014

From wax to metal (de la cera al metal) Goldmaking techniques of the ancient Colombians Created for the exhibition Beyond El Dorado: power and gold in ancient Colombia at the British Museum, Organised with Museo del Oro, 17 October 2013 — 23 March 2014 http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/beyond_el_dorado.aspx

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britishmuseum. (2014, April 03). From wax to metal: goldmaking techniques of the ancient Colombians. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/127/from-wax-to-metal-goldmaking-techniques-of-the-anc/

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britishmuseum. "From wax to metal: goldmaking techniques of the ancient Colombians." World History Encyclopedia, April 03, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/127/from-wax-to-metal-goldmaking-techniques-of-the-anc/.

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britishmuseum. "From wax to metal: goldmaking techniques of the ancient Colombians." World History Encyclopedia, 03 Apr 2014, https://www.worldhistory.org/video/127/from-wax-to-metal-goldmaking-techniques-of-the-anc/.