PH Gold Artifacts on Display at Louvre Abu Dhabi – Manila Bulletin

Two gold artifacts from the Philippines were recently exhibited at a prestigious museum in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to highlight the country’s rich gold heritage.

Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Hjayceelyn Quintana witnessed the installation of two artifacts – a golden funeral mask from Butuan province and a gold cup from Nabua – at the Louvre Abu Dhabi on June 27, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. .

The items were on loan from the Ayala Museum in Makati.

Quintana said the country’s collaboration in the exhibition shows how effectively the Louvre Abu Dhabi can function as a cultural beacon “to bring different cultures together and bring new light to the shared story of mankind” . This only proves that museums are truly universal. “

According to the DFA, the Philippines has the second largest gold mine in the world.

However, its rich golden heritage is rarely mentioned, even locally.

Quintana thanked the UAE’s leadership as she was “honored to be part of the world’s civilizational narrative”.

“Displaying these magnificent private collections from the Ayala Museum, the Philippines’ premier museum, represents a fascinating aspect of Philippine history, which is significant as we celebrate the 124th anniversary of Philippine independence this month and this year’s 48th anniversary – UAE foreign relations,” she added