Description
I ESTORIA-TA
Book Summary
This book presents the project "I estoria-ta: Guam, the Marianas and Chamorro culture," developed within the framework of the temporary exhibition at the National Museum of Anthropology in Madrid. The work offers a profound look at the identity and cultural legacy of the Chamorro people of the Mariana Islands, combining archaeological research, anthropology, and contemporary testimonies. The reader will find a rigorous analysis of how this culture has endured and transformed over time, in a volume that documents both the material heritage and the living expressions of a community.
What is it about?
The publication focuses on the exhibition "BIBA CHAMORU! Culture and Identity in the Mariana Islands," which was part of the "Let's Go Around the World" cycle at the National Museum of Anthropology. Through its 192 pages, the book explores Chamorro history and culture from archaeology to the present day, paying special attention to Guam and the Mariana archipelago. It addresses aspects such as traditions, language, worldview, and the processes of cultural resistance against colonization, offering an integral vision of a people that keeps its heritage alive in the Pacific.
Main themes
- Archaeology of the Mariana Islands and the Pacific
- Culture and identity of the Chamorro people
- Material and intangible heritage of Guam
- Historical processes of colonization and cultural resistance
- Contemporary anthropology and museum exhibitions
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, and students interested in Pacific cultures and oceanic archaeology. It is also of great value to museum professionals, exhibition curators, and any reader with a curiosity about indigenous identities and the cultural heritage of the Mariana Islands.
What this book contributes
- Access to updated archaeological and anthropological research on Chamorro culture
- Detailed documentation of a benchmark temporary exhibition at the National Museum of Anthropology
- Understanding of the survival and transformation of a cultural identity in the Pacific
- Visual and textual material that complements knowledge about Guam and the Marianas
Technical Specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. area d
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: ARCHAEOLOGY
- Collection: ARCHAEOLOGY
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 2021
- Number of pages: 192
- Weight: 800 g
Editorial Review
This is a specialized work that combines academic rigor with museum dissemination, ideal for those seeking a reliable source on Chamorro culture and the archaeology of the Marianas. Its origin in an exhibition at the National Museum of Anthropology gives it added documentary value, while its focus on identity and heritage makes it relevant for both researchers and enthusiasts of cultural anthropology.