Unveiling the Environmental Heritage of University Museums

Bandeja de ajuar, n.º inv. 529

Item

Title
Bandeja de ajuar, n.º inv. 529
Description
The trousseau tray, made from wheat straw, highlights the relationship between human communities and their natural environment. This piece represents ancestral knowledge of the sustainable use of local plant resources, as well as the artisanal techniques passed down through generations. Furthermore, it emphasizes the value of cultural heritage as an integral part of environmental heritage, underscoring the interconnectedness between nature and human expressions, while providing an educational perspective on the importance of preserving both ecosystems and the traditions that rely on them.
Place
Colección Etnobotánica, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Rights Holder
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Subject
bakestry
wheat straw
Temporal Coverage
Late Modern period
Rights
CC BY-NC 4.0