Last week, we asked our readers to pick this week's Spotlight artifact. Amahl L., one of MoAW's members who visits the museum regularly asked about Tut's Golden State Chariot, how it is made, how it is ridden and the history of the one on display at
MoAW
. Read below, watch the video and learn.
NOTE FROM THE CURATOR
: A once-in-a-lifetime acquisition for a museum collection, the Pharaoh's remarkable Golden State Chariot was originally commissioned by the Pharaonic Village, Giza, a l
iving museum of Egyptian history, from the Egyptian Art Center, Cairo. With access to the original chariot in Cairo, EAC employed skilled and dedicated Egyptian artisans to recreate this authentic life-size artifact. Led by two white Arabian horses and an excellent charioteer portraying the youthful Pharaoh, this gilded vehicle thrilled tourists along the main boulevard of the Village from the 1960s to the '70s. Made for real use on modern streets, the chassis is cast of solid steel with ball bearinged axles for the wooden wheels. In order to preserve its near pristine condition, it was retired from public use with the opportunity to acquire it for the collection on view at the Museum of Ancient Wonders. After 60 years, this stunning reproduction continues to engage the imagination and awe of present day visitors who see it exclusively at the Museum of Ancient Wonders in Cathedral City.
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PharaonicVillage, Giza, Egypt
Golden State Chariot
. Constructed of bent wood and leather to be both sturdy and lightweight, the chariot was introduced to the Egyptians by the Asiatic Hyksos during the early 18
th
Dynasty. Overlaid with gold foil and decorated with
cloisonné
inlay, 3 magnificent ceremonial state chariots were found tangled together in the Antechamber along with the first of the pharaoh’s 3 undecorated hunting chariots, the rest of which were found in the Treasury. All were dismantled and their axles sawn in half to accommodate the narrow corridor leading into the tomb. Among the most splendid and sophisticated examples of an ancient vehicle, this lavish ceremonial chariot was reserved for state parades and royal processions. Its decorated inner panels are covered with gilded reliefs depicting bound Asian and Nubian captives and the elaborate wheels of strong, imported elm were originally fitted with rawhide tires. From its first appearance in Egypt in the 16 Century B.C., the chariot was associated with the majesty of the pharaoh.
Below is a link to the video,
Crossroads of Civilization - Creating King Tut's Chariot.
W
atch it and learn.
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Each Friday we highlight a different artifact or fossil from MoAW's collection. With over 250 currently on display, with rotating exhibits and future acquisitions, we won't run out of pieces to spotlight anytime soon.
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Next Week: It's your turn.
Do you have a favorite piece at MoAW you would like to see highlighted in our weekly email? You can visit www.moaw.org, chose the collections tab, visit the catalogs and state your choice on the link below.
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The Latest MoAW
In the News
It seems the only thing in the news each day has to do with COVID-19. We need happy news, something to make us smile and laugh. While we are all going through this lock down together,
MoAW
, each week, in addition to letting you know what is happening with us, will include a video to make you smile and laugh.
You've seen those museum art challenges to recreate famous works of art; this weeks fun video shows mans' best friend dong it.
Click below to watch, smile and laugh.
The latest MoAW in the news is in Forbes.com, 2020 Palm Springs Travel Guide, What to See, Do and Experience,
written by award winning, international acclaimed author, journalist, editor, and freelance whisperer, David Hochman (New York Times, GQ, and a Ted Talk darling, to mention a few). In his mention, MoAW is #1 under Things to Do.
Here is a quote from his article:
"The Museum of Ancient Wonders is weird, wacky, opulent and loaded with drama—in short, it’s pure Palm Springs (although, technically, it’s in Cathedral City)." www.davidhochman.com
Click below to read is entire article
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Thank You to Our Supporters For Keeping In-Touch
As Gertrude Stein once said,
“It takes a lot of time to be a genius. You have to sit around so much, doing nothing, really doing nothing.”
Who knew sitting around doing nothing could be so exhausting. At MoAW, w
e are hard at work planning our big reopening and programs after
"The Pause;"
Programs to help pay for school field trips, a "
Creative Aging
" program for seniors and added hours for visitors with disabilities and their families as well as
Second Friday Fantasy Nights.
These all need funding. Click below or reach out to us if you would like to help support one of these programs or contribute to
MoAW
overall. Remember, not only do you get a tax deduction, you get to help something that benefits the educational, cultural and economic life of the entire Coachella Valley at a time when it is really needed.
Thank you
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So Much To See
From the
Met, The Louvre, Victoria and Albert, The Vatican Museum, the Cairo Museum, The American Museum of Natural History, The Royal Ontario Museum,the National Museums of Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania, these
and many other museums are represented in
MoAW's rich and extensive inventory of exhibitions. Designed to provide replicated treasured artifacts and laboratory cast imprints of important fossil discoveries to communities that do not have access to the originals, MoAW is where the past enlightens the present, guiding a path to the future without ever having to leave your own backyard!
After
"The Pause"
we are planning
a special evening for our members.
This will prove to be a fun memorable evening.
Join Us.
Join now and get two additional months added to your 12 month membership which will start on the day we reopen.
Become a member, go ahead and make our day, it will make your day also.
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