Culture

Culture - Mapuche woman in native dress
Mapuche woman spinning wool

Learning about the Mapuche culture (mapu = earth, che = people) we find the Mapuche from Chile are one of the many South American indigenous groups that have tried to conserve their beliefs, customs and identity the most. Their language is Mapudungun.

Mapuche Culture - MachiMapuche Culture - Family group

The Mapuches have preserved much of their traditional craftsmanship and are still artistically skilled in woodcarving, jewelry, pottery, weaving and wickerwork.

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