Monumento a los Pueblos Indígenas (Monument to the Indigenous People)
Description:
This monument was designed to commemorate the bravery of the Mapuche people, the indigenous inhabitants of south-central Chile. Specifically, the restructuring of their societies to become a military force to fight off foreign invaders.
LocationMem:
Santiago, Chile
Institution:
Public
Official/Unofficial:
Unofficial
Group Acknowledged:
The Mapuche People
Historical Subject:
Mapuche people, the indigenous inhabitants of south-central Chile.
Physical Aspects:
Rising 26 feet tall, the concrete-and-granite monument is comprised of three elements: some vegetation, a seed, and a human face.
Date of Dedication:
October, 1992
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