Nomadismo

Los Aonikenk se caracterizaron por su nomadismo, practicado en grupos (bandas) que recorrían constantemente todos los parajes de la Patagonia continental en búsqueda de su alimento, materias primas como la madera, piedras (obsidiana), tierra colorante para sus armas, indumentaria, herramientas y ceremonias.

Conocían cabalmente cada uno de los rincones de su territorio y tenían una denominación para cada uno de ellos (toponimia), identificables por distintas circunstancias.

El desplazamiento de las bandas Aonikenk se realizaba a través de una senda principal por la que caminan en fila. Mujeres, niños y ancianos formaban el grueso de la misma, mientras que, por los flancos, los hombres se dedicaban a buscar presas para su captura.

Nomadism

The Aonikenk were characterized by their nomadism, practiced in groups (bands) that constantly traveled throughout continental Patagonia in search of food, raw materials such as wood, stones (obsidian), coloring earth for their weapons, clothing, tools and ceremonies.

They knew each of the corners of their territory and had a name for each of them (toponymy), identifiable by different circumstances.

The movement of the Aonikenk bands was done through a main path along which they walked in line. Women, children, and elders formed the main part of the line, while on the flanks, the men were dedicated to searching for prey for capture.