Young Juan Quezada would let his burros rest near some caves on the way to sell firewood in nearby Mata Ortiz (Chihuahua, MX). He enjoyed exploring...
Students in Curator Kristin Otto's Museum Anthropology class write brief interpretive text for selected objects, part of their ongoing...
GA for the IMLS inventory project and Anthropology MA student Carly Johnston describes her detailed work with the historical and ethnographic...
Work begins to update inventories, documentation, and interpretation related to Pottery from the Americas.
This film shows collaborative efforts between two Zuni elders, archaeologists, a student researcher, and federal employees pertaining to...
Updates on Tsobol Antsetik's progress of creating the saint's ensemble.
Past graduate intern Julia Estrada researches a East African printed dress in the museum's collections.
The museum embarks on a collaborative commission project with the Tsobol Antsetik Cooperative and Weaving for Justice.
Spring 2021 Graduate Intern Courtney Uldrich discusses her project inventorying the historical clothing in the University Museum's collections.
Inspired by Dr. Georgina Badoni's MatriArt project, we highlight stories of Native women artists and mothers represented in the University...
Students in Curator Kristin Otto's Museum Anthropology class write brief interpretive text for selected objects, part of their larger ongoing...
Inspired by Dr. Georgina Badoni's MatriArt project, we highlight stories of Native women artists and mothers represented in the University...
Inspired by Dr. Georgina Badoni's MatriArt project, we highlight stories of Native women artists and mothers represented in the University...
Spring 2021 Graduate Intern Courtney Uldrich provides an update of the inventory of the diverse historical collections at the University Museum.
Curator Kristin Otto examines the history and significance a quilt made from "cigarette silks."
A look at some recently inventoried textiles featuring the history of NMSU.
A look at the recently acquired shawls by Tzotil-Maya artists in Chiapas, Mexico, purchased from Weaving for Justice.
Fourth-year NMSU Museum Conservation student Samantha Corral discusses her experience working with textiles as an intern this fall.
A look at the recently acquired hand-woven basket by Jicarilla Apache artist Lydia Pesata, a gift of Charles and Mildred Miles.
M.A. student and University Museum graduate assistant Lindsey Cron introduces her ongoing thesis research with the Berrenda Creek collections.
Introducing the University Museum's blog and the revised mission statement.
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