Ancient Guam Era
Pumeska: Hunters on Land and Sea
Ancient Chamorro/CHamorus were avid hunters both on land and sea. They developed many methods of eguihan (fishing), ranging from etupak (line fishing), lagua’ (net fishing),
Burial Practices
Although death is an occasion for grief, the CHamorus consider it as a chance for the extended family throughout the island to gather and pray
Slingstones
Slingstones were used as weapons by ancient CHamoru warriors. Slingstones are stones of various sizes sharpened at both ends and hurled from a sling with
Ancient Guam Era
Prebirth
Prebirth Åntes di finañågu The pattera (nurse midwife) and suruhånu (traditional doctor) played important roles in the CHamoru/Chamorro society, especially when it came to pre-birth-to-birth
Ancient Guam Era
Pre-Historic Pottery of Guam
The Mariana Islands has a history of pottery-making that is more than 3,500 years long. The first people to arrive in the Mariana Islands apparently
Ancient Guam Era
Birth
The birth of a child is the most important family event in CHamoru society. It marks the beginning of family celebrations and obligations that define
Ancient Guam Era
Slingstones: Weapons
The signature weapon of the ancient Chamorro/CHamoru warrior, slingstones of various sizes were sharpened at both ends and hurled from a sling with deadly force
Ancient Guam Era
Niyok: Coconut
The coconut, called niyok in Chamorro/CHamoru and cocos nucifera scientifically, is undoubtedly one of the most important native plant foods in the Mariana Islands. Chief
Ancient Guam Era
On The Question of Tattoo by Ancestral CHamorus/Chamorros
Interpretive essay: No evidence of CHamoru tattoo from ancient times. Tattoo is often thought to have been a universal cultural practice in the Pacific islands.
Ancient Guam Era
Latte’s Significance
The latte is a manmade construct carved from limestone or basalt that was used as a foundation for a shelter against the elements or as