Symbolism

Ancient Guam Era, Chamorro Culture, Historic Eras of Guam, Our Heritage, Symbolism

Latte’s Significance

The latte is a manmade construct carved from limestone or basalt that was used as a foundation for a shelter against the elements or as a structure which may have represented a sacred place. The latte was constructed and used by the CHamorus throughout the Mariana Islands during the Latte Period from 1,000 Before Present (BP) to 500 years BP.

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Chamorro Culture, Historic Eras of Guam, Our Heritage, Spanish Era, Symbolism

Karabao: Water Buffalo

Karabao or carabao are water buffalo introduced to Guam from the Philippines during the Spanish occupation (1668 – 1898) for farming. In and since colonial times, the picture of this animal pulling a two-wheeled cart has evolved into one of the most vivid visual images of the collective social imagination of the CHamorus that recalls that era.

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