The 'Animales simbólicos' guided visit at Museo de América invites participants to delve into the rich cultural significance of animals in the museum's collection. Explore how creatures from majestic eagles to modest insects embody ritual, symbolic, or functional values across different civilizations. This engaging tour highlights unique cultural practices, from the Nootka whale hunt to Maya bees, revealing the profound meanings of fauna.
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This guided cultural mediation visit focuses on museum pieces where animals hold ritual, symbolic, or functional value. Participants will explore the significance of various creatures, from majestic eagles and jaguars to seemingly modest insects, as depicted in the collection.
This guided visit, titled 'Animales simbólicos,' delves into the rich cultural significance of animals as represented in the museum's collection. Visitors will uncover the rituals that preceded the whale hunt among the Nootka, the role of bees for the Maya, and the uses of bird feathers by various peoples. The tour highlights not only prominent animals like the eagle and jaguar but also those that, while perhaps less imposing, carry profound symbolic weight. It offers an engaging exploration of the fauna represented within the museum, inviting participants to discover their deeper meanings.
This activity is free of charge with limited capacity. Advance registration is required via the provided form.
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