Chamorro Culture Division of Resources

Economic systems

Figure 8. Stone Fish Weir Wall in Apra Harbor. Photo from Dr. Boyd Dixon
Ancient CHamoru/Chamorro Fish Weirs (Gigao)
Directional Map, Guam
CHamoru/Chamorro Directional Terminology
Roof Thatching Party. P. Simpson/Balthazar Aguon collection.
Chenchule’: Social Reciprocity
Chamorro Culture Division of Resources
Pattida: Dividing Family Land Among Children
Legazpi
The Matao Iron Trade Part 1: Contact and Commerce
Manila Galleon
The Matao Iron Trade Part 2: Galleon Trading and Repatriation
ProaB
The Matao Iron Trade Part 3: Appropriation and Entanglement

Resources

Ålas Detail
Ålas: Turtle Shell Ornaments
Ancient CHamoru Calendar in Ritidian (Litekyan) cave. Image from Chad Filipiak, 2012.
Ancient CHamoru/Chamorro Calendar
Guinahan Famagu'on: Children's Wealth
Guinahan Famagu’on: Children’s Wealth
Figure 2. Tridacna gigas with other immobile organisms attached to its valves at the Etpison Museum in Palau.
Hima: Conserving a Cultural Heritage
Pre-Latte pottery illustration by Raph Unpingco. Foods of ancient CHamorus/Chamorus included dokdok (seeded breadfruit), pandanus, and fadang (federico palm nuts) which were indigenous to the islands. Lemmai (seedless breadfruit), bananas and sugarcane probably were introduced by the ancient CHamorus.
Ko’lao yan Fattoigue: Custom of Bringing a Gift of Food
Passion for Pugua Featured Image
Passion for Pugua
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