Educational Kits

These culture kits allow students to observe and understand the similarities and differences among different peoples of the world through ethnic artifacts and activities. The teacher's guides include information about the objects and ideas for classroom uses and discussions. The following Educational Kits are available for teachers at the Hispanic Resource Center at Martin Regional Library:

Huichol Indians of Mexico
Set includes (in box 11 x 31 x 23 cm.):

1 Tsicuri (God's eye)
1 Muvieri (Shaman's feathered arrow)
1 Nierica (Yarn painting)
1 typical Huichol carrying bag
1 picture of traditional Huichol father and child
1 Caitsa (children's rattle)
1 pair of Huichol earrings
1 beaded bowl
1 cassette tape of Huichol music
1 hand woven bag
1 teacher's guide

The Maya of Guatemala
Set includes (in bag 29 x 27 cm.):

4 Mayan family dolls in traditional dress
1 bundle of Copal (traditional Shaman's incense)
1 piece of traditional hand-woven Guatemalan cloth
1 basket (or Canasta), 1 Soplador (traditional fan for tortilla fires)
1 Pito Cana (Whistle flute)
1 cassette tape of Mayan music
1 hand woven bag
1 teacher's guide

Peru
Set includes (in bag 29 x 27 cm.):

2 Peruvian dolls in traditional Andean dress
1 toy llama
2 Peruvian musical instruments (chachas and zampona)
1 Arpillera (raised cloth picture)
1 hand-woven bag
1 cassette tape of music of the Andes
1 teacher's guide

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