EXHIBITION : TICUNA. A people of the Amazon

26/10/2019 h 30/08/2020 F Add to the calendar 2019-10-26 2020-08-30 Europe/London EXHIBITION : TICUNA. A people of the Amazon In order to build up a collection of masks, costumes and objects related to the masked rituals of this ethnic group, the Museum has been working for about ten years with Daniel De Vos, an ethnologist doing a lot of fieldwork and who is passionate about the Ticuna people. In this way, it has been possible to gather more than 150 pieces which, for the very first time, will be presented in one single exhibition. With the help of Daniel De Vos, a very special relation has developed over the years between the Ticuna and the Museum. The acquisition of these pieces is something absolutely exceptional given the remoteness of the Ticuna village and their still completely traditional way of life. Even if there are Ticuna living in Peru and Colombia, most of them are concentrated in Brazil where they form the largest Amerindian ethnic group with 35.000 members. The exhibition is a true immersion in TICUNA mythology and presents not only the contextual aspects and the daily life of the tribe, but also the masked ritual of the Feast of the New Girl. One section of the exhibition will also be dedicated to the Ticuna’s struggle for the official demarcation of their territory in which Pedro Inácio was one of the iconic figures. His death in July 2018 prompted us to organize this exhibition in his honour. International Carnival and Mask Museum, Rue Saint Moustier 10 7130 Binche International Carnival and Mask Museum

In order to build up a collection of masks, costumes and objects related to the masked rituals of this ethnic group, the Museum has been working for about ten years with Daniel De Vos, an ethnologist doing a lot of fieldwork and who is passionate about the Ticuna people. In this way, it has been possible to gather more than 150 pieces which, for the very first time, will be presented in one single exhibition.

With the help of Daniel De Vos, a very special relation has developed over the years between the Ticuna and the Museum. The acquisition of these pieces is something absolutely exceptional given the remoteness of the Ticuna village and their still completely traditional way of life. Even if there are Ticuna living in Peru and Colombia, most of them are concentrated in Brazil where they form the largest Amerindian ethnic group with 35.000 members.

The exhibition is a true immersion in TICUNA mythology and presents not only the contextual aspects and the daily life of the tribe, but also the masked ritual of the Feast of the New Girl. One section of the exhibition will also be dedicated to the Ticuna’s struggle for the official demarcation of their territory in which Pedro Inácio was one of the iconic figures. His death in July 2018 prompted us to organize this exhibition in his honour.

International Carnival and Mask Museum

There is no need to go around the world!

The Museum invites you to a captivating journey through the world of festivals and rites through hundreds of masks and costumes.

From Binche’s carnival to European winter festivals, from masked ceremonies in North America to Latin America, from the mysterious customs of Africa to the fascinating traditions of Asia and Oceania, you will discover the universality of the mask, its multiple uses, shapes and materials.

The museum also organizes temporary exhibitions, surprising both by the treated subjects as by the scenography.

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The unique International Carnival and Mask Museum, located in one of the most famous carnival cities (UNESCO World Heritage Site), is an ideal place for your excursions. The masked rituals, which seem so impenetrable and mysterious, will no longer have any secrets for you! If you want to organize an exceptional birthday, the museum offers you the opportunity to celebrate this by putting on masks, disguising yourself and blowing out candles in the cafeteria.

Booking of tours (in French, Dutch, English, German, Italian, Spanish) and workshops is mandatory and is done by telephone, fax or e-mail (subject to availability). 0032 (0) 64 33.57.41 – 0032 (0) 64 34.14.30. accueil@museedumasque.be

LPeople with specific needs

The museum is accessible to the PRM and offers adapted tours for the vulnerable public: hearing impaired, visually impaired and mentally disabled … based on animations, visits that allow to touch masks and adapted workshops and educational activities.

Contact by telephone, fax or e-mail. 0032 (0) 64 33.57.41 – 0032 (0) 64 34.14.30. accueil@museedumasque.be

JSchools

Because every child is unique, so will his design! Creative workshops are offered to children from 6 years old. These offer exploration of the mask through different themes (materials, shapes, colors, etc.) that vary depending on the exhibitions. To imagine themselves while listening, live reading workshops are also offered to the toddlers, in order to stimulate their imagination around the masked ritual.

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Birthday, seminar, team building, meeting, conference … Looking for a special place to organize your events … think of the Mask Museum! The 18th-century building offers a special charm and borders the municipal park that can offer a pleasant walk. The auditorium on the ground floor of the museum offers 120 seats and is equipped with a stage with a cinema screen and a projector. The canteen can seat 180 people and 50 seats. Formulas that combine seminars, museum visits, entertainment and snacks can be tailor-made.

Contact by telephone, fax or e-mail. 0032 (0) 64 33.57.41 – 0032 (0) 64 34.14.30. accueil@museedumasque.be

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