Vicuna Collection

South American camelid, 17th century
South American camelid, 17th-century artwork. There are four main species of camelids in South America. Llamas and alpacas are domesticated, while guanacos and vicunas roam wild

Vicuna (Vicugna vicugna) at Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru

Vicuna (Vicugna vicugna) at Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru

Close up of vicuna (Vicugna vicugna) grazing, Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru

Vicuna (Vicugna vicugna) grazing against mountains, Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru

Vicuna, Vicugna vicugna, and llama, Lama glama. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Legrand after a drawing by Edouard
FLO4597695 Vicuna, Vicugna vicugna, and llama, Lama glama. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Legrand after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's "New Edition of the Complete Works of

Peru Scenes, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Peru Scenes, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Peru Scenes, 1912. Llamas

Vicuna (Vicugna vicugna) Uyuni, Altiplano, Bolivia

Vicuna (Vicugna vicugna), five running across salt flat with mountain in background. Salar de Ascotan, Chile. September 2018

Vicuna (Vicugna vicugna) mother with young, Laguna Hedionda, Altiplano, Bolivia

Vicuna, Jujuy, Argentina

Silhouette of a wild vicuna at sunset. Hornocal, Jujuy, Argentina

A wild vicuna with the Hornocal (Mountain of 14 colors) in the background, Humahuaca, Jujuy, Argentina

Wild vicunas with the Hornocal (Mountain of 14 colors) in the background, Humahuaca, Jujuy, Argentina

A wild vicuna near the "Salinas Grandes" salt flat at 3450 mt of altitude, Jujuy, Argentina

South America, Peru, Suasi island, Lake Tititaca, Vicugna vicugna, Vicuna at lake edge during thunderstorm

Textile fragments. Late Intermediate Horizon (1000-1450)
Textile fragments. There were different types of textiles qualities. During the Inca period, the finest was cumbi, made with vicuna. Central coast. Late Intermediate Horizon (1000-1450). Peru

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Minera del Altiplano, lithium mine at saltlake Salar del Hombre Muerto, (approx. 3.800 m a.s.l.), Province Catamarca, Argentina, South America. (approx)

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South America, Argentina, Province Salta. Vicunas in the typical landscape of the Puna, the Highlands in North Argentina(approx. 4.000 m a.s.l.). Date: 11/09/2007

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Minera del Altiplano, lithium mine at saltlake Salar del Hombre Muerto, (approx. 3.800 m a.s.l.), Province Catamarca, Argentina, South America. Date: 11/09/2007

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Argentina, Province Salta, vicuna with view to salt lake Tolillar. Date: 07/06/2007

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Argentina, Province Catamarca, vicunas in the high plateau. Date: 07/06/2007

Ecuador Peak
South America; Ecuador; Andes; Highland; Chimborazo Volcano, Vicuna, animal, wildlife, peak, glacier, snow capped, high altitude, nature, landscape

Vivuna
South America; Ecuador; Andes; Highland; Chimborazo Volcano, Vicuna

Lone Vicuna
South America; Argentina; argentinian; Andes; Jujui, Salar de Jama, altiplano, vicuna

Altiplano
Vicuna at Salt flats, Salar de Jama, at Paso Jama, Jujuy, Argentina, South America

Women drinking tea in visiting outfits. One in ottoman-red dress with silk embroidery, the other in a dress with oversize buttons, pockets, cuffs and collar

Woman wearing an overcoat in blue French vicuna wool over a trouser suit, holding a top hat. Pardessus de vigogne bleu de France

Llama, alpaca, and vicuna
Llama, Lama glama, alpaca, Vicugna pacos, and vicuna, Vicugna vicugna. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Various camels (coloured engraving)
997468 Various camels (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

The Timid Gold of the Ands
Margarita Chernilova

PERU IN 1753
A typical scene in the Peruvian countryside, with a Mulatto woman on a horse, a caleche (coach) a llama, a vicuna, a huanaco, and various racial types Date: 1753

Vicuna (Vicugna vicugna) Quetena, Altiplano, Bolivia

Vicuna vicugna, light brown animal with a white belly cross between a lamb and a llama

Vicuna and llama.. Handcolored engraving on steel by Annedouche after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richards New Edition of the Complete Works of Comte de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1837

Vicuna (Vicugna vicugna), Altiplano, Chile. portrait of calf. Vicuna are living in the cold Altiplano of the Andes Mountains, South America, Chile, Altiplano, Andes, Salar de Surire

Girl of Six, Crimson Vicuna, with Satin Plastron, 1882, Fashion

Vicunas, 1831 (oil on canvas)
XYC206138 Vicunas, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Agasse, Jacques-Laurent (1767-1849); 35.5x30.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Swiss, out of copyright

Vicunas Three Vicunas The Vicuna The Lama, Alpaca and the Viennia [sic], Jacques-Laurent Agasse, 1767-1849, Swiss

Guanaco A Male Vicuna, Jacques-Laurent Agasse, 1767-1849, Swiss

The vicuna is one of two wild South American camelids which live in the high alpine regions of the Andes

High in the Andes Mountains of the Chilean Atacama desert, at close to 14, 000 feet are the El Tatio Geysers. Found there are the vicuna, a protected species and member of the camel family

High in the Chilean Altoplano, these vicuna graze by a lagoon

Vineyards in the Valle del Elqui, Vicuna, Region de Coquimbo, Chile

Vicunas or Vicugnas -Vicugna vicugna- with Yareta or Llareta cushion plants -Azorella compacta- at the back, Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile

Vicuna or Vicugna -Vicugna vicugna- with Yareta or Llareta cushion plants -Azorella compacta-, Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile

Vicugna or Vicuna -Vicugna vicugna-, Altiplano, Putre, Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile

Vicuna -Vicugna vicugna- in the highland, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region, Chile

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The vicuna, a South American camelid, has been an integral part of the region's history and culture since the 17th century. Textile fragments from the Late Intermediate Horizon (1000-1450) showcase the intricate craftsmanship that was dedicated to showcasing this magnificent creature. In Bolivia's Uyuni, Altiplano, we witness five vicunas gracefully running across a salt flat with a majestic mountain in the background. The sight is nothing short of breathtaking as these animals navigate their natural habitat. Laguna Hedionda in Bolivia serves as a nurturing ground for mother vicunas and their young. Here, we see them bonding and thriving amidst nature's beauty, and is heartwarming to witness this special connection between parent and offspring. Silhouetted against a stunning sunset at Hornocal in Jujuy, Argentina, a wild vicuna stands tall. Its presence adds an ethereal touch to an already mesmerizing landscape. The Mountain of 14 Colors acts as a striking backdrop for another wild vicuna nearby – truly nature at its finest. Jujuy continues to captivate us with its wonders as more wild vicunas roam freely with the Hornocal behind them. These creatures embody resilience and adaptability while harmoniously coexisting with their surroundings. At Salinas Grandes salt flat in Jujuy, Argentina – situated at an impressive altitude of 3450 meters – we encounter yet another wild vicuna exploring its vast territory fearlessly. This image reminds us of their ability to thrive even in challenging environments. Peru's Suasi island on Lake Titicaca presents us with yet another glimpse into the world of Vicugna vicugna. Against this serene backdrop, they remind us why they hold such significance within South American culture. These images capture not only the beauty but also highlight how crucial it is for us to protect these remarkable creatures and preserve their habitats for generations to come.