Patrimonio sin dolientes: valor y uso del patrimonio. El caso del Museo Cultural de Arte Religioso de Mompox

A critical examination of the Museo Cultural de Arte Religioso de Mompox reveals that its collection, while showcasing the splendor of Mompox's goldsmithing tradition, lacks 'dolientes'—mourners or figures representing the dead—which are integral to its cultural significance. This oversight highlights the selective and often exclusionary nature of patrimonialization processes, raising questions about the values and uses attributed to heritage. The study, conducted between 2012 and 2014 through unstructured interviews, field observations, and analysis of the museum's collection, challenges conventional narratives by exposing how certain elements of cultural heritage are marginalized or forgotten in the name of preservation.

Guerrero Arenas, J. L. (2019). Patrimonio sin dolientes: valor y uso del patrimonio. El caso del Museo Cultural de Arte Religioso de Mompox. Revista de Antropología Y Sociología: Virajes, 21(2), 185–203. https://doi.org/10.17151/rasv.2019.21.2.9