Camille Moreno
Kayanasundara means "beautiful marriage" and this piece depicts the wedding of the Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati. Here, the couple is performing the panigrahana, "accepting the hand" ritual of a Hindu wedding where the groom accepts the bride by taking her right hand in his. Photo by Ayanna Kinsale -
The National Museum and Art Gallery in Port of Spain is a place that is worth a visit. The mix of paintings, sculptures, and relics showcase the rich history of Trinidad's society and economy. Here's a look at some of what's on display.
A slow speed engine designed and manufactured in England by W Sisson and Co Ltd, Gloucester. Photo by Ayanna Kinsale -
Dame Lorraine with a Twist, a piece done by Hayden Smith. Photo by Ayanna Kinsale -
Tin Sailor, a mixed media metal sculpture by Anna Smith. Photo by Ayanna Kinsale -
The Erin Ritual Bottle with a small conical stopper was found as a burial offering at a site in southwest Trinidad. The decoration suggests it was owned by the senior cacique. Photo by Ayanna Kinsale -
A miniature model of a native village. Photo by Ayanna Kinsale -
This gas lamp was a precursor to the modern electric street lights of today. The lamps would have been placed on top of five-foot poles at intervals along streets. Every evening, at dusk, a "light man", would pass and light each lamp. Photo by Ayanna Kinsale -
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"A Sunday galley – the National Museum"