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EXHIBITS & OUTREACH

Earth Bound has created several exhibits focusing on the culture and artistry of indigenous cultures in Latin America.

Trading Traditions

Continuity, Innovation, and Resource Use Among the Ye’kwana and Ayoreo Cultures

 

Grinter Gallery, University of Florida 2012

With 3 days of weaving and carving events at

the Florida Museum of Natural History

Gainesville, Florida

A small museum/gallery exhibit that explores the rich basket and fiber weaving traditions of the Ye’kwana of Venezuela and Ayoreo of Bolivia.  Each has intimate knowledge of the plant resources required for subsistence and survival. The plants they use fulfill a functional, ceremonial, and spiritual role within two different ecological zones of South America.   The Ye’kwana occupy a lush tropical lowland forest. The Ayoreo originally inhabited the dry Gran Chaco of Bolivia. Migration and re-settlement have influenced the weaving traditions as the women developed new and innovative products as a means of cultural and economic survival.*

Through our years of working with the public, it has become apparent that people are interested in

learning more about, and interacting with, artisans of other cultures. We will continue to create small  museum/gallery exhibits that allow visitors and students to experience the artistry present in other cultures, and where possible incorporate visits by skilled artisans.  These exhibits will be designed with an inherent flexibility that would allow for venues of different sizes, including galleries, stores, libraries, accompanied by online editions.

 

*This small exhibit is available for rent, along with products for display and sale suitable for libraries, museums, and galleries. Please contact us to receive an exhibit brochure and availability.

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