The exhibit showed the history of guanacos from the time of hunter-gatherers to the present.
The exhibit showed the history of guanacos from the time of hunter-gatherers to the present.

Guanacos de la estepa: pasado, presente y futuro

An interdisciplinary exhibit on the interaction between humans and guanacos was held at the Museum of Mankind in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

This exhibition, curated by Dr. Gabriela Lichtenstein, showed the rich history of interaction between guanacos and human groups in Argentina, from the time of the hunter-gatherers to the present. The possibilities offered by sustainable use of the species for conservation, local livelihoods and the fashion industry were explored. The exhibit was transdisciplinary, articulating biological, archeological and anthropological information (and pieces) with accounts from a local Cooperative; technological information on natural fibres and fashion items knit with guanaco. A video on guanaco wild management under high animal welfare conditions was exhibited permanently.

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The exhibit was on display at the Museum of Mankind in Buenos Aires from June 15th - October 5th, 2019.

 

The exhibit was visited by groups from diverse cultural and educational institutions from kindergarden to elderly groups, families and general public. The games developed for the exhibit were so successful with students that they were incorporated into guided tours to the permanent INAPL Museum. A total of 2350 people visited the exhibit, and it has already been requested on loan by a number of Museums for 2019.

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