Every journey is a story. A story can be structured in parts or chapters, but the most important thing is that the author pours their soul into every word. I want to begin this adventure with that belief—the one that brought me here. To fully understand this story or second part, I invite you to read the first part through the following link: [Forgotten Treasures: Exploring the Mysterious Museum of Quíbor – Part 1](https://peakd.com/hive-163772/@neruel/-forgotten-treasures-exploring-the-mysterious-museum-of-qubor-part-1-enes-eqc). I wrote this while listening to the song "I'll Never Love Again" by Lady Gaga.
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Visiting the Museo Antropológico Francisco Tamayo Yépez in Quíbor was one of the best experiences I’ve had—mainly because of everything I lived through. In the first post, I wrote about my exploration from the lobby through exhibition halls 1, 2, and 3. In this one, I want to show you history, roots, essence, and a small piece of Venezuela. Yes—history and civilization.
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After viewing the tombs and fossilized human bones in Hall 3, I entered Hall 4. This hall welcomes you with a male andromorphic figure. The piece was found in Rincón de Guardia, a lowland area in Quíbor, located in Lara State, Venezuela.
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According to the museum records, the piece is between 1,500 and 1,800 years old (quite a long time). It was found in a cemetery and apparently served a ceremonial or respectful purpose.
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This is one of the most detailed archaeological pieces in the museum—you can clearly appreciate the finishing, outlines, and coloring. I loved that it was displayed in a way that allowed you to view it from all angles.
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Hall 4 is spacious and connects directly to Hall 5. The items on display are stunning. Behind the andromorphic figure, displayed in a simulated manner, were funerary urns, a tetrapod vessel, a globular vessel, and a pentapod bowl with a conch shell, among others.
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Out of all these, the tetrapod vessel, the globular vessel, and the pentapod bowl with the conch shell were the most impressive. Each one was beautifully detailed. The bowl, although not in perfect condition, stood out for its remarkable beauty.
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In another display case, there were various tripod vessels. Each one had a different, yet appealing design. There is actually a monument in Quíbor representing one of these vessels, which I’ve written about previously.
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Take a look at the next photo and appreciate the harmony with which the tripod vessels are arranged. For some reason, they radiate power.
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Hall 4 was the largest hall in the museum. In another display case, there were globular vessels with windows, pedestals, and human face silhouettes. The designs were deeply intriguing.
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The variety and quality of the works were impressive. The only downside was the use of paper labels for descriptions, which diminished the artistic elegance. In the next few photos, you’ll see more tripods in different forms, rounded vessels, pedestals, bowls, and human-like faces.
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I then reached one of the most stunning parts of Hall 4—a display case full of anthropomorphic figures, each more fascinating than the last. Some were shaped like vessels or bottles, others aimed to represent the human form.
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My favorite piece was a zoomorphic effigy vessel in the shape of a feline. This white-colored vessel was incredibly eye-catching, not just for its display, but for its inherent beauty. Its shape made me ponder which animal it might represent.v
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I have to admit—I was captivated by this piece. It was one of the most striking works in Hall 4. It's fascinating that it’s a vessel and not a carved sculpture.
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After admiring everything in Hall 4, I moved on to Hall 5, which featured metallic and fossilized objects. The space was wide and included a model and an informational panel at the end.
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This photo captures the essence and elegance of the exhibits in this hall. It may not be perfect, but it conveys the striking atmosphere of the space. There were mortars and a coa (a planting stick), which was massive.
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Hall 5 also had a metate, round and cylindrical grinding stones. It’s amazing how indigenous peoples used these tools for food preparation. Their traditions and cultural essence are well preserved in this museum.
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I’ve included photos of the same pieces from different angles so you can better appreciate them. I believe the true value lies in enjoying their beauty.
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Another item on display was lithic sharpeners, found in the Torres municipality of Lara State. I assume these were used by indigenous people to sharpen stone knives or similar tools.
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At the far end of Hall 5 were carbonized corn cob fragments and a clay impression of a corn cob. The way these were presented was extraordinary—especially the corn impression in clay. It was truly beautiful!
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Before heading to Hall 6, I took some time to walk through the museum corridor. The white walls were lined with framed photos, and the brown floors created a pristine visual contrast.
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I took some photos of the portraits hanging in the hallway. Each one featured the biography of a prominent Venezuelan archaeologist. The only name I recognized was Mario Sanoja.
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As you may know, I’m an urbanist, and I pay close attention to building details. I really appreciated the ceiling design in the museum. The structural elements were very well integrated, and the interior design was impeccable—color harmony was clearly maintained.
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After the corridor, I entered the final hall—Hall 6. It contained knives, knife fragments, scrapers, percussion tools, and other objects, all neatly displayed.
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One of my favorite pieces in Hall 6 was a projectile point, as well as human vertebrae, a femur fragment, and a jawbone. These bones were kept in a glass case but were still quite fascinating.
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Among these, the jawbone stood out the most. Its massive size made it visually striking, whether viewed from a distance or up close.
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Another piece I observed was a woven necklace, along with a mysterious spear-thrower handle and a perforator. They were in separate display cases, but I examined them all before leaving Hall 6.
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At the back of the main museum building, there’s a door leading to other areas. Near the parking lot, I found a damaged scale model. Behind the building were the research areas, and in front of them was an art exhibit space.
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I approached the exhibition and took some photos of the artwork on display. The exhibition was titled: “Verary. Nobility Made Craft.” The pieces were created by four artists from Lara State—their names are listed in a photo I took.
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Unfortunately, the sunlight created reflections, so the pictures didn’t come out as I’d hoped. The piece I liked the most was titled: “La Silla” (The Chair).
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The the Francisco Tamayo Yépez Anthropological Museum is a unique place that preserves the cultural value and part of the history of Lara State, which is part of Venezuela. The artworks, pieces, crafts, and objects here are invaluable treasures that form a vital part of the country’s history. Seeing and exploring them reminded me that beauty can also be found in the past. Enjoy it—I love you all.
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Original content by @neruel. All rights reserved © 2025. Images: Samsung Galaxy A54. Translation and grammatical corrections: ChatGPT - DeepL - LanguageTool.
SPANISH VERSION (click here!)
> Cada viaje es una historia. Una historia puede estar estructurada por partes o capítulos, pero lo más importante es que el autor vierta su alma en cada palabra. Quiero iniciar esta aventura con esa creencia que me hace estar aquí. Para comprender esta historia o segunda parte, te invito a visualizar la primera en el siguiente enlace: [Tesoros Olvidados: Explorando el Misterioso Museo de Quíbor - Parte 1](https://peakd.com/hive-163772/@neruel/-forgotten-treasures-exploring-the-mysterious-museum-of-qubor-part-1-enes-eqc). Escribí escuchando la canción "I'll Never Love Again" de Lady Gaga. > > # > > Ir al Museo Antropológico Francisco Tamayo Yépez en Quíbor fue para mí una de las mejores experiencias. Principalmente, por cada vivencia. En el primer post escribí mi exploración desde el vestíbulo y las salas 1, 2 y 3. En este post quiero mostrarle historia, raíces, esencia y un pequeño pedazo de Venezuela. Sí, historia y civilización. > > # > > Luego de visualizar las tumbas y huesos humanos fosilizados en la sala 3, me dirigí a la sala número 4. Esta sala te recibe con una figura andromorfa masculina. La pieza se encontró en el Rincón de Gua