An elderly CHamoru man walking in front of the kampañåyan (bell tower) in the southern village of Malesso’ (Merizo). The kampañåyan was erected in the… Read More »An elderly CHamoru man walking in front of the kampañåyan (bell tower) in the southern village of Malesso’ (Merizo).
An early 20th century image of a CHamoru family at their lancho or ranch. Two women, possibly a mother and a daughter can be seen… Read More »20th century image of a CHamoru family
Rob Limtiaco and Tun Segundo Blas holding higam or adzes used for canoe carving. This image was taken during the 1982-1983 apprenticeship of Rob under… Read More »Rob Limtiaco and Tun Segundo Blas holding higam or adzes used for canoe carving.
A young CHamoru boy atop a karabao in 1960s Guam. Have you ever ridden a karabao before? When was the last time?
Atupat and åcho’ atupat, sling and slingstone, were one of the weapons developed and used with deadly accuracy by ancient CHamorus during the CHamoru-Spanish Wars… Read More »Atupat and åcho’ atupat, sling and slingstone, were one of the weapons developed and used with deadly accuracy by ancient CHamorus
For thousands of years time was kept on this island by the movements of the moon. Ancient CHamorus developed a lunar calendar in which each… Read More »The Guam Museum is excited to partner with the Ina Wellness Collective in offering Full Moon Yoga Events in our atrium
On January 8, 1916, Chester Butler and Ignacio Bordallo were married, forming one of the most successful economic families in the pre-World War II Guam… Read More »On January 8, 1916, Chester Butler and Ignacio Bordallo were married.
A map of Guam’s capital, Hagåtña from the year 1915. Prior to World War II, the majority of Chamorus lived in Hagåtña. but maintained lancho… Read More »A map of Guam’s capital, Hagåtña from the year 1915.
During last month’s episode of “Faisen I Guam Museum” or “Ask the Guam Museum” one of our followers on social media asked what were the… Read More »Chamoru Woman Palaoan Malaspina Expedition
