This stunning exhibition takes a deeper look into Ysleta del Sur Pueblo’s journey toward federal recognition.
Source: Las Cruces Museums (via Facebook)
Photos: Courtesy
Stop by the Branigan Cultural Center to experience “Land of the People: Shimba Tainin kau natheure wein,” before it closes next Saturday, November 29. This stunning exhibition takes a deeper look into Ysleta del Sur Pueblo’s journey toward federal recognition, as well as the services and enterprises that continue to strengthen their community. Don’t miss your chance to see it before it’s gone!
In the meantime, take a look at some of the photos from the current exhibit below and make sure to stop by the Branigan Cultural Center to see it in person!
Photo Credits:
Miniature Rug (left) c1980s, Loaned by Albert Alvidrez
Shell Pendant (top-right) mid-1900s, Necklace early 1900s, and Silver and Turquoise Tigua Bracelet c.1975, Loaned by Albert Alvidrez
“Land of the People: Shimba Tainin kau natheure wein” was just one of six total rotations of our “Land of the People” exhibit backroom. During our backroom rotation installation, the entire gallery will be closed Tuesdays through Thursdays starting Tuesday, December 2 to allow our exhibits team to install a new backroom rotation. On Fridays and Saturdays, the front room will be open, while the backroom remains closed.
Land of the People will be closed for the installation of the Tortugas Pueblo rotation on 12/2 to 12/4, 12/9 to 12/11, and 12/16 to 12/19. The front room will be open to the public on 12/5, 12/6, 12/12, and 12/13. The next rotation, “Land of the People: Tierra Sagrada” will open on Saturday, December 20!
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