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From
2004-2008, the California Academy of Sciences was housed
in a temporary space in downtown San Francisco while its
home in Golden Gate Park was rebuilt. During part of this
transitional period the TAP was temporarily suspended.
Therefore there were no Traditional Arts Programs for
the last seven months of 2006.
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California Indian Ethnobotany
In conjunction with the exhibit Hotspot: California on the Edge, we present a
day of programs focusing on the traditional uses of regional plants by California Indian tribes in
daily and ceremonial life. Human settlement in California is a story of adaptation to a variety of
climatic and ecological systems that determined cultural differences between tribal groups. The first
Californians relied on natural resources in their local environments to provide shelter, clothing, food,
and everyday utensils, and knowledge of plant use was handed down through the generations.
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Paul
Stone (Paiute/Washoe) at the top of the Grand Teton Mountains,
Wyoming.
PHOTO:
courtesy of Paul Stone
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In this special presentation, Ruth Orta (Ohlone) grinds acorns into
coarse flour - part of the process for making acorn soup, once a nutritional
food staple of California Indians. David Snooks (Washoe) paints geometric
designs on gourds and adds beading to make unique works of art; he will
also display cradleboards fashioned from willow by his mother, Juanita
Snooks. Mona Garibay (Ohlone) uses the fibrous bulb of the soaproot
plant to make brushes, and Sabrina Garibay (Ohlone) uses the thigh-spinning
method to make cordage from dogbane fibers. Kathy Wallace (a member
of the Hoopa Valley tribe) demonstrates the twining techniques of basket-making,
and Paul Stone (Paiute/Washoe) makes flutes from elderberry wood and
cedar. (January 14, 2006)
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Above:
Decorative gourd by David Snooks (Washoe).
PHOTO:
J. Michael
Right: Sabrina Garibay (Ohlone) makes dogbane cordage.
PHOTO:
June Anderson
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African Influences on
South American Dance
In honor of African-American Heritage Month, Afro-Peruvian drummer
Lalo Izquierdo has organized a performance of Peruvian and Bolivian
dances influenced by African music. The Spanish conquistadores
brought African slaves to the Americas in the 1600s to work in the
coastal plantations of Peru and in the silver and gold mines of the
Andean altiplano. Over time, African and indigenous rhythms merged
to form new hybrid styles of music and dance.
Lalo has choreographed a selection of dances that pay tribute
to his African heritage. The cueca was originally
part of an Angolan marriage ritual, and today is the national
dance of Bolivia. The festive alcatraz was once danced
around a bonfire in the Peruvian cornfields and is characterized
by sensuous movements as the dancers compete for partners.
The festejo was popular with the mestizo population
working in the plantations of Peru. The Bolivian caporal
(meaning farm manager) is a quick, agile dance that represents
the gait of the mulatto overseer as he patrolled the citrus
plantations in the subtropical Yungas region of Bolivia;
the sound of the chains worn by the slaves is incorporated
into the dance.
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This program funded by a generous grant
from the Creative
Work Fund.
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Ishi in the San Francisco Bay Area
Ishi, the last Yahi Indian, spent the final years of his life
in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this all-day seminar, author
Richard Burrill shares his latest findings on Ishi's Bay Area
experiences.
(March 25, 2006)
In the Footsteps of Ishi
Ishi lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for nearly five years.
On this all-day bus tour, author Richard Burrill traces
some of Ishi's footsteps and explores his life in the Bay Area.
(March 26, 2006)
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California Indian Storytelling
The California Indian Storytelling Association (CISA) sponsors an afternoon program focusing on
the oral traditions of California's indigenous people. Anne Marie Sayers (Ohlone), Alex Ramirez (Ohlone), and
Gregg Castro (Salinan) will share with Academy visitors a variety of stories, both traditional and contemporary,
that mirror their life experiences, history, and relationship to the land. Their repertoire includes family
anecdotes, morality tales, and ancient myths. They are stories that inform us about tribal cultures and embody
native belief systems and knowledge handed down from one generation to the next.
CISA is an organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of California Indian storytelling and to educating
the Bay Area public about tribal traditions. Throughout the year, they provide venues for local storytelling,
workshops, and an annual festival. For further information on CISA, visit their web-site at
www.cistory.org.
(April 22, 2006)
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Asian Oboes
and Shawms
Brenda Schuman-Post's collection of oboes from around the world
includes many types from Asian cultures, each with a distinct
shape and design. Brenda compares the unique sound of each instrument
and discusses its role in ceremonial and daily life.
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Japanese Swordsmanship
Iaido is the art of drawing the sword. Conceived to instantly defeat an aggressor using the
blade's drawing cut, Iaido has developed into an art of self-perfection without sacrificing its
martial spirit. It is seen as the closest martial art to zen meditation.
Iaido, which derives directly from the heart of the Japanese Samurai Tradition, emerged 450
years ago, during the Sengokujidai, the time of the Warring Provinces. This elite martial art
has withstood the tests of battle and time and remains unchanged to the present day.
For this demonstration, Sensei Andrej Diamantstein [6th dan, Zen Nihon Iaido Renmei] and the
Nishi Kaigan Iaido Dojo perform various waza (forms) from Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido.
(May 21, 2006)
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Chinese Tai Chi
As a mental and spiritual discipline, tai chi has been
part of Eastern philosophy for thousands of years. Master George
Xu focuses on the health benefits of tai chi. He illustrates
breathing exercises and meditative movements designed to increase
the body's energy and flexibility, and improve muscle and skeletal
strength.
(May 21, 2006)
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