The Guam Museum remains open to the public
The Guam Museum remains open to the public The Guam Museum remains open to the public, but due to the continuing guidance from Guam Public… Read More »The Guam Museum remains open to the public
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CHamoru men, in pre-World War II Guam bringing higai
CHamoru men, in pre-World War II Guam bringing higai or thatch via bullcart to a balangai or gupot higai. The gupot higai was an important… Read More »CHamoru men, in pre-World War II Guam bringing higai
A prewar view of Puntan Dos Amåntes
A prewar view of Puntan Dos Amåntes (Two Lovers Point) from the beach of Tumon Bay. Continue Exploring:
An elderly CHamoru man walking in front of the kampañåyan (bell tower) in the southern village of Malesso’ (Merizo).
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).
20th century image of a CHamoru family
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.
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.
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
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
The Guam Museum is excited to partner with the Ina Wellness Collective in offering Full Moon Yoga Events in our atrium
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