Centro studi americanistici Circolo Amerindiano, Research center for American studies in Perugia, Italy
The Centro studi americanistici Circolo Amerindiano is a research institution in Perugia dedicated to the study of American cultures and indigenous peoples. The facility holds an ethnographic collection, an extensive specialized library, and archives containing photographs, slides, recordings, and videos documenting indigenous American cultures.
Founded in 1977, this research center became a leading institution for studying indigenous populations spanning from the Arctic to southern South America. Its collections and archives have documented the diversity and history of these peoples across multiple decades.
The center showcases indigenous American art and cultural practices through rotating exhibitions and events that reflect living traditions. Visitors encounter works that represent the creativity and values of peoples across the Americas today.
The center provides access to its documentation services, specialized library, and audiovisual archives for researchers and students. Visitors should note that using these resources often requires advance registration or appointment scheduling.
The center holds one of the most extensive collections of field photographs, slides, and video recordings from research expeditions across the Americas. These materials allow visitors to view direct visual documentation of indigenous life in different regions.
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