Argentina — Historical Events Description

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Argentina
Event
Opening of the Santiago del Estero Museum of Traditional Sculpture
Category
Cultural
Date
1934-12-07
Country
Argentina
Description

Santiago del Estero opened its Museum of Traditional Sculpture on 7 December 1934. The museum showcased wood carvings, stone figures, and ceremonial sculptures tied to regional heritage. Exhibits emphasized Indigenous and criollo influences. Workshops supported artisans in passing down sculpting techniques. The museum became an important venue for preserving sculptural traditions. Its founding enriched the province’s cultural landscape.