Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology revisits B. Traven's transformation into explorer and photographer
The National Museum of Anthropology is celebrating the centennial of B. Traven's expedition into the Lacandon Jungle with a new exhibition. This showcase examines how Traven evolved into a pivotal figure in exploration and Indigenous advocacy during his time in Mexico. Supported by the Ministry of Culture and the National Institute of Anthropology and History, the exhibition displays photographs, manuscripts, and personal artifacts. It commemorates two significant events from 1926: Traven's inaugural journey into the jungle and the success of his novel "The Death Ship" in Germany. Traven, who lived from 1882 to 1969, documented Indigenous cultures throughout his life.
Key facts
- B. Traven first entered the Lacandon Jungle in 1926.
- The National Museum of Anthropology is hosting two exhibitions about B. Traven.
- The exhibitions are organized by Mexico’s Ministry of Culture and the National Institute of Anthropology and History.
- The B. Traven Estate collaborated on the exhibitions.
- The exhibitions include photographs, manuscripts, personal objects, and archival materials.
- 1926 marked Traven's first Lacandon Jungle expedition and the success of his novel The Death Ship.
- B. Traven was born in 1882 and died in 1969.
- Traven transformed in Mexico into an explorer, photographer, and chronicler of Indigenous life.
Entities
Artists
- B. Traven
Institutions
- National Museum of Anthropology
- Ministry of Culture (Mexico)
- National Institute of Anthropology and History
- B. Traven Estate
Locations
- Mexico
- Lacandon Jungle
- Germany