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The Arts and Crafts of Guam
An article by Janice J. Beaty. Beaty writes on the evolution of artisan making, tools, and jewelry of the Chamorro people from Pre-Spanish times up until after World War II
On Pins and Needles
An article by Janice J. Beaty. Beaty examines sea urchins
On Pins and Needles Photo 1
This spongy urchin reminded us of a grapefruit. Underwater photo shows the urchin’s tube feet emerging at right to explore the driver’s gloved fingers. – (Photo by R. Schnuerle)
On Pins and Needles Photo 2
Short-spined urchins like this are often called ‘sea eggs’ in countries where their roe is eaten. – (R. Schnuerle)
On Pins and Needles Photo 3
Sea urchin shells seldom resemble the living creatures. The rows of round bumps represent spine attachments. In between are tiny perforations for the tube feet. – (Photo by J. Beaty)
On Pins and Needles Photo 4
Break off a spine of the slate-pencil urchin and it will grow a new one. These spines are purple outside and white inside and are used as chalk on some islands. In the Philippines wind chimes and even ‘bead’ curtains are made from the spines. (J.…
On Pins and Needles Photo 5
This long-spined urchin has been turned over to reveal its mouth opening and inner grinding mechanism called ‘Aristotle’s lantern.’ – (R. Schnuerle)
On Pins and Needles Photo 6
Although the sea urchin belongs to the same family as the Pacific sea star, the starfish is one of its most voracious enemies. – (R. Schnuerle)
Guam Times Weekly
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Cover Page
‘The Story of Yap Stone Money.’ [by] J. Beaty
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Trongkon Tiningo' (part 1)

An educational workbook to expand CHamoru vocabulary, suitable for elementary learning