Museo del Barro, Folk art museum in Asunción, Paraguay
Museo del Barro is an art museum in Asunción that brings together three main areas: pottery, indigenous art forms, and contemporary works by Latin American artists. The collections include handmade vessels, carved figures, feathered ornaments, masks, and traditional textiles from different regions.
The museum was founded in 1979 and started as a private collection focused on pottery, which later expanded significantly. The growth included works spanning several centuries from various indigenous communities in the region.
The name reflects the museum's role as a keeper of craft and folk art from the region. The displayed works show how local artists and artisans have maintained their techniques through generations.
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday in the afternoon and evening, with free entry on two days of the week. Visitors should know that weekend hours may differ, so checking beforehand is useful.
The museum runs a shop selling authentic ceramics from several well-known pottery communities. Visitors can buy these handcrafted pieces directly and support local artisans in the process.
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