Del océano al verso. Las caracolas de Pablo Neruda

The concept of cultural heritage, understood as a social construct, refers to a group of tangible and intangible goods possessing significant characteristics and value for a community. Therefore, these elements deserve to be protected and conserved for future generations. 17 In this context, the Malacological Section contains species that evoke the cultural practices of several peoples, and our everyday memories connected to these animals and the sea. Besides, this group of molluscs has great value as a part of the natural heritage. This kind of heritage encompasses natural elements such as geological and biological formations, flora and fauna species and their habitats, of great scientific and aesthetic value. 18 These elements, in turn, are intrinsically valuable since they are fundamental to maintain the balance of the planet ecosystems and, therefore, for the survival of the species, including the human species. The relationship between natural and cultural heritage is profoundly close. Throughout history we, human beings, have interacted with the environment in several ways. From a relationship based on respect and reciprocity, to forms of extractivism that exploit natural resources. In this collection of seashells we find species from practically every corner of the world, pieces that have been employed and charged with symbolism by different cultures and in different [17] Carolina Maillard. "Construcción social del patrimonio", in Hecho en Chile. Reflexiones en torno al patrimonio, ed. by Daniela Marsal, (Consejo Nacional de la Cultura y las Artes, 2012). [18] "Convención sobre la protección del patrimonio mundial, cultural y natu- ral". UNESCO, Paris, 1972. In Convenciones Internacionales sobre Patrimonio Cultural , 4ª ed. (Consejo de Monumentos Nacionales, 2009). 90 universidad de chile