Shekere is a general name that refers to beaded gourd rattles that originated in Africa. They come in many shapes and sizes, are played in a variety of styles, and have many different names. In Africa they are found primarily in West Africa in the...
Paleo-Indians; Paleo-Indians -- Implements; Indians of North America -- Implements; Indians of North America -- Antiquities; Implements, utensils, etc.
As early as 11,000 years ago, the first people to inhabit the Americas were making tools to hunt for food. Tools were chipped from stone, called chert. Over time, people learned where the best sources of chert were located and traveled or traded to...
Holidays -- Mexico; Mexico -- Social life and customs; All Souls' Day; All Souls' Day -- Mexico; Saints; Mexico -- Religious life and customs; Christian art and symbolism
When the Conquistadors, 16th-century Spanish explorers who came to the New World, arrived in the Americas, they brought with them many of the traditions of Spain, especially those having to do with religion. It was customary in Colonial homes to...
