http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/ Experience the vibrant indigenous cultures of Arizona and northern Mexico through exhibit audio tours and discussions with Native people, museum curators and other specialists. Transcripts and more information can be found on the ASM website: www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/. en-us Copyright 2006-2008 Arizona Board of Regents asmweb@email.arizona.edu (Laura LePere) asmweb@email.arizona.edu (Laura LePere) http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_images/dsgn/itunes_logo_8-2006_144.png http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/ 144 144 Arizona State Museum asmweb@email.arizona.edu Arizona State Museum anthropology, Native American, American Indian, Southwest, Mexico, Museum podcasts, Educational podcasts No http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep034_gorman--zonnie.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/podcats_code_talkers_edited.mp3 Arizona State Museum Interview with Zonnie Gorman, daughter of Carl Gorman who was one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers. She talks about the Code Talkers' important heritage of bravery within both the Navajo Nation and the United States. 4:24 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0700 Native American, American Indian, Navajo, Code Talkers, languague, World War II http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep033_beyond_naked_eye.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_video/beyond_the_naked_eye.mp4 Arizona State Museum UA Professor of Anthropology David Killick discusses the exhibition of scientific photographs, “Beyond the Naked Eye: Science Reveals Nature’s Art,” during a visit by UA School of Art Professor Moira Geoffrion and her class in December 2008. 18:07 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:00:00 -0700 anthropology, materials science, metallurgy, tree ring dating, shroud of turin, relic, photomicrograph, electron microscope http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep032_ornelas--barbara.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/ornelas--barbara_interview.mp3 Arizona State Museum Interview with Barbara Ornelas, Navajo weaver, about growing up with two languages, views on women, and weaving 8:28 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:00:00 -0700 Native American, American Indian, Navajo, language, education, weaving, weaver http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep031_nicholas--sheilah.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/nicholas--sheilah_interview.mp3 Arizona State Museum Interview with Sheilah Nicholas, a member of the Hopi Tribe, who is a professor in the Department of Language, Reading and Culture in the College of Education at the University of Arizona, about growing up with two languages, views on women, etc. 10:49 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:00:00 -0700 Native American, American Indian, Hopi, language, education, reading, professor, University of Arizona http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep030_hoffman--angie.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/hoffman--angie_interview.mp3 Arizona State Museum Angie Hoffman is a member of the White Mountain Apache Tribe, who is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the department of Language Reading and Culture in the College of Education at the University of Arizona. In this interview she talks about her childhood, education, and language. 10:15 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:00:00 -0700 Native American, American Indian, White Mountain Apache, language, education, teacher http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep029_ben--herbert_sr.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_video/ben--herbert_sr_web480x360.m4v Arizona State Museum Herbert Ben is Navajo from Shiprock, New Mexico who comes from a family of sandpainters. He demonstrates how sandpainting is done and explains the difference between those done as part of ceremonies and those done as art. 5:04 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 18:00:00 -0700 Native American, American Indian, Navajo, sandpainting, tradition, ceremony http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep028_paquin--allenroy.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_video/paquin--allenroy_web480x360.m4v Arizona State Museum Allenroy Paquin is a silversmith and jeweler from Jicarilla Apache and Zuni. He shows us how he makes his silver jewelry and tells why jewelry-making is important in preserving family traditions and educating others about Native cultures. 7:13 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0700 Native American, American Indian, Apache, Zuni, jewelry, silversmith, tradition http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep027_white_swann.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/white_swann_and_kids.mp3 Arizona State Museum Interviews with award winning Hopi potter, White Swann and her children who are continuing the pottery-making tradition. conducted by Lisa Falk (ASM Director of Education) at the 2007 Southwest Indian Art Fair. 12:10 Mon, 12 May 2008 18:00:00 -0700 Native American, American Indian, potters, pottery, tradition http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep026_white_swann_enh.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/white_swann_and_kids.m4a Arizona State Museum Interviews with award winning Hopi potter, White Swann and her children who are continuing the pottery-making tradition. conducted by Lisa Falk (ASM Director of Education) at the 2007 Southwest Indian Art Fair. 12:10 Mon, 12 May 2008 17:00:00 -0700 Native American, American Indian, potters, pottery, tradition http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep14_mmat_about_enh.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat01_about_tour.m4a Arizona State Museum The Masks of Mexico audio tour was created by students Erich Healy, David Kemper, Shannon Kolder, and Adan Martinez-Kee as part of an internship at the University of Arizona. They worked under the direction of Lisa Falk, ASM director of education. The audio tour is a companion to the exhibition Masks of Mexico: Santos, Diablos y Más at the Arizona State Museum. 1:46 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, students http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep15_mmat_intro_wall_enh.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat02_intro_wall.m4a Arizona State Museum Upon entering the exhibition, visitors see a wall full of masks. This outstanding mask collection continues to fascinate people. Meet Zarco Guerrero, a mask maker and educator living in Mesa, Arizona, who serves as our guide for the tour. Museum staff members discuss the allure of the masks, some history of the collection and how the museum works to preserve the masks. Hear from exhibit designer and co-curator Davison Koenig, exhibit co-curator Diane Dittemore, and conservator Teresa Moreno. 5:36 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 20:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, contemporary, tradition, Cordry Collection, conservation, preservation http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep16_mmat_tigre_enh.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat03_tigre.m4a Arizona State Museum Masks in Mexican culture have been important since Precolombian times. Tigre (jaguar) Masks were part of religious ceremonies and represented fertility and power before the arrival of the Spanish. Today, in some rural towns, the jaguar dances are performed annually, continuing these ancient traditions. Gayle Castañeda of the Castañeda Museum of Ethnic Costume shares her knowledge. 2:59 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 19:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, Aztec, Precolombian, Tiger, Tigre http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep17_mmat_reign_of_spain_enh.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat04_reign_of_spain.m4a Arizona State Museum When the Spanish came to the Americas they played off the indigenous tradition of masked dramas. They used masks to overcome the language barrier, telling stories of their own greatness and spreading the message of Christianity. Dr. Lydia Otero of the University of Arizona shares her insights. 1:44 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 18:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, Spanish conquest, Christianity http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep18_mmat_parachicos_enh.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat05_parachicos.m4a Arizona State Museum Masked dance dramas continue to be important elements of holiday celebrations in Mexico. Many versions exist of the story behind the Dance of the Parachicos. A common element is the blond-haired and blue-eyed Parachicos who were very kind to the young son of a wealthy woman who had become sick. In turn, she expressed her gratitude for his recovery by distributing food to the village. Gayle Castañeda of the Castañeda Museum of Ethnic Costume shares the story. 2:24 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, masked drama, dance drama, Parachicos http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep19_mmat_viejitos_enh.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat06_viejitos.m4a Arizona State Museum The Dance of the Viejitos is loved for the humor and range of emotions that are expressed. Although the dancers are young men, they play the characters of old men who share their life stories and, for a short time, relive their youth. Gayle Castañeda of the Castañeda Museum of Ethnic Costume shares the story. 3:50 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 16:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, masked drama, dance drama, Viejos, Viejitos, old men, humor http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep20_mmat_negrito_enh.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat07_negrito.m4a Arizona State Museum The Negrito masks of Uruapan, Michoacan are very distinctive and good examples of fine craftsmanship and artistry. Masks depicting Black men represent many roles of black people in colonial Mexican society. Gayle Castañeda of the Castañeda Museum of Ethnic Costume talks about these various roles. 3:11 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, Negros, Negritos, black men, African influence http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep21_mmat_los_muertos_enh.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat08_los_muertos.m4a Arizona State Museum In Mexico, death is commemorated on Dia de los Muertos, at the start of November. Rather than a somber occasion, it is a time to celebrate life. The masks help you enter in the mood of celebration. Dr. Lydia Otero of the University of Arizona shares her insights. 3:51 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 14:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, Dia de los Muertos, http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep22_mmat_lucha_libre_enh.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat09_lucha_libre.m4a Arizona State Museum Lucha Libre fighters are pop culture icons in Mexico today. In the wrestling ring, they enact the age-old drama of good vs. evil. The masks they wear are important aspects of the match to both spectators and luchadores. Learn about this fascinating sport and cultural phenomena from exhibit co-curator Davison Koenig and wrestlers Sol de Oriente and El Cuervo, and Eddie Veralde, a Nogales trainer of wrestlers. 3:49 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 13:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, lucha libre, wrestling http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep11_mmat_nw_mexico_enh.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat23_nw_mexico.m4a Arizona State Museum Masks are a part of secular and holy ceremonies and celebrations in Yoeme (Yaqui), Mayo and Tarahumara cultures of northern Mexico and southern Arizona. Among these communities there are variations in how the masks are decorated and the attitudes held about them. For some, certain masks are holy and will be burned after the ceremonies they are a part of; for others, some masks can be sold to outsiders. Yaqui educator and cultural specialist Felipe Molina shares his intimate knowledge of Yaqui masks traditions. ASM store manager Martin Kim talks about the difference between Yoeme and Mayo masks made in Sonora, Mexico, and the difference between those and the ones made in the Yaqui villages in Tucson, Arizona, USA. 3:43 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, Yoeme, Mayo, Tarahumara, northwest Mexico, ceremonies http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep24_mmat_taller_enh.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat11_taller.m4a Arizona State Museum This section of the exhibition is a recreation of a mask carver's workshop. Craftsmen use many tools and materials to create their masks while they draw inspiration from both the traditional and the modern. Mask maker and our guide, Zarco Guerrero excites us with his knowledge of his craft. 1:49 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 11:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, taller, workshop, mask-making, http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep25_mmat_essence_enh.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat12_essence_of_mask.m4a Arizona State Museum For those interested in collecting masks there are many elements to consider. Masks in Mexico are created for different reasons: as folk art, as components of religious ceremonies or traditional celebrations, as talismans... The story behind the mask may be the most valuable thing about it. ASM store manager Martin Kim shares his knowledge and understanding of collecting traditional art forms. 5:47 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 10:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, collecting, folk art, ceremonies, talismans http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep02_mmat_about.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat01_about_tour.mp3 Arizona State Museum The Masks of Mexico audio tour was created by students Erich Healy, David Kemper, Shannon Kolder, and Adan Martinez-Kee as part of an internship at the University of Arizona. They worked under the direction of Lisa Falk, ASM director of education. The audio tour is a companion to the exhibition Masks of Mexico: Santos, Diablos y Más at the Arizona State Museum. 1:46 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 21:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, students http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep03_mmat_intro_wall.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat02_intro_wall.mp3 Arizona State Museum Upon entering the exhibition, visitors see a wall full of masks. This outstanding mask collection continues to fascinate people. Meet Zarco Guerrero, a mask maker and educator living in Mesa, Arizona, who serves as our guide for the tour. Museum staff members discuss the allure of the masks, some history of the collection and how the museum works to preserve the masks. Hear from exhibit designer and co-curator Davison Koenig, exhibit co-curator Diane Dittemore, and conservator Teresa Moreno. 5:36 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 20:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, contemporary, tradition, Cordry Collection, conservation, preservation http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep04_mmat_tigre.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat03_tigre.mp3 Arizona State Museum Masks in Mexican culture have been important since Precolombian times. Tigre (jaguar) masks were part of religious ceremonies and represented fertility and power before the arrival of the Spanish. Today, in some rural towns, the jaguar dances are performed annually, continuing these ancient traditions. Gayle Castañeda of the Castañeda Museum of Ethnic Costume shares her knowledge. 2:59 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 19:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, Aztec, Precolombian, Tiger, Tigre http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep05_mmat_reign_of_spain.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat04_reign_of_spain.mp3 Arizona State Museum When the Spanish came to the Americas they played off the indigenous tradition of masked dramas. They used masks to overcome the language barrier, telling stories of their own greatness and spreading the message of Christianity. Dr. Lydia Otero of the University of Arizona shares her insights. 1:44 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 18:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, Spanish conquest, Christianity http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep06_mmat_parachicos.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat05_parachicos.mp3 Arizona State Museum Masked dance dramas continue to be important elements of holiday celebrations in Mexico. Many versions exist of the story behind the Dance of the Parachicos. A common element is the blond-haired and blue-eyed Parachicos who were very kind to the young son of a wealthy woman who had become sick. In turn, she expressed her gratitude for his recovery by distributing food to the village. Gayle Castañeda of the Castañeda Museum of Ethnic Costume shares the story. 2:24 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, masked drama, dance drama, Parachicos http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep07_mmat_viejitos.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat06_viejitos.mp3 Arizona State Museum The Dance of the Viejitos is loved for the humor and range of emotions that are expressed. Although the dancers are young men, they play the characters of old men who share their life stories and, for a short time, relive their youth. Gayle Castañeda of the Castañeda Museum of Ethnic Costume shares the story. 3:50 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, masked drama, dance drama, Viejos, Viejitos, old men, humor http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep08_mmat_negrito.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat07_negrito.mp3 Arizona State Museum The Negrito masks of Uruapan, Michoacan are very distinctive and good examples of fine craftsmanship and artistry. Masks depicting Black men represent many roles of black people in colonial Mexican society. Gayle Castañeda of the Castañeda Museum of Ethnic Costume talks about these various roles. 3:11 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, Negros, Negritos, black men, African influence http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep09_mmat_los_muertos.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat08_los_muertos.mp3 Arizona State Museum In Mexico, death is commemorated on Dia de los Muertos, at the start of November. Rather than a somber occasion, it is a time to celebrate life. The masks help you enter in the mood of celebration. Dr. Lydia Otero of the University of Arizona shares her insights. 3:51 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 14:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, Dia de los Muertos, http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep10_mmat_lucha_libre.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat09_lucha_libre.mp3 Arizona State Museum Lucha Libre fighters are pop culture icons in Mexico today. In the wrestling ring, they enact the age-old drama of good vs. evil. The masks they wear are important aspects of the match to both spectators and luchadores. Learn about this fascinating sport and cultural phenomena from exhibit co-curator Davison Koenig and wrestlers Sol de Oriente and El Cuervo, and Eddie Veralde, a Nogales trainer of wrestlers. 3:49 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 13:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, lucha libre, wrestling http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep11_mmat_nw_mexico.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat10_nw_mexico.mp3 Arizona State Museum Masks are a part of secular and holy ceremonies and celebrations in Yoeme (Yaqui), Mayo and Tarahumara cultures of northern Mexico and southern Arizona. Among these communities there are variations in how the masks are decorated and the attitudes held about them. For some, certain masks are holy and will be burned after the ceremonies they are a part of; for others, some masks can be sold to outsiders. Yaqui educator and cultural specialist Felipe Molina shares his intimate knowledge of Yaqui masks traditions. ASM store manager Martin Kim talks about the difference between Yoeme and Mayo masks made in Sonora, Mexico, and the difference between those and the ones made in the Yaqui villages in Tucson, Arizona, USA. 3:43 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, Yoeme, Mayo, Tarahumara, northwest Mexico, ceremonies http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep12_mmat_taller.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat11_taller.mp3 Arizona State Museum This section of the exhibition is a recreation of a mask carver's workshop. Craftsmen use many tools and materials to create their masks while they draw inspiration from both the traditional and the modern. Mask maker and our guide, Zarco Guerrero excites us with his knowledge of his craft. 1:49 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 11:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, taller, workshop, mask-making, http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep13_mmat_essence.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/mmat12_essence_of_mask.mp3 Arizona State Museum For those interested in collecting masks there are many elements to consider. Masks in Mexico are created for different reasons: as folk art, as components of religious ceremonies or traditional celebrations, as talismans... The story behind the mask may be the most valuable thing about it. ASM store manager Martin Kim shares his knowledge and understanding of collecting traditional art forms. 5:47 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 10:00:00 -0700 Mexico, masks, audio tour, collecting, folk art, ceremonies, talismans http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/ep01_las_super_luchas.shtml http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/podcasts/_audio/lucha_libre.mp3 KUAZ (Nelson Warnell) Professional free-style masked wrestling in Mexico is deeply embedded in popular culture and is known as Lucha Libre. This "poor man's theater" explores universal themes of good and evil. It has grown out of traditions of masked dances and ceremonies that extend back to pre-Hispanic times. 5:45 Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0700 Lucha Libre, Mexico, masks, wrestling, theater