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vol. xiv no. 2 december 2009 • january/february 2010
the newsletter of the agua caliente cultural museum
Cahuilla Musical Culture
by paul
Paul Apodaca, Ph.D. (Navajo)
began studying Cahuilla
Bird Songs in the 1970s
under the guidance of
Anthony Andreas Jr., Robert
Levi, and Alvino Siva.
His thesis Variations in
Performances of Cahuilla
Bird Songs and dissertation
Tradition, Myth, and
Performance of Cahuilla
Bird Songs are the only
academic investigations
of this music. He recovered
and digitally restored
recordings of the last
ceremonial singer of the
Agua Caliente people,
Joseph Patencio, in 1995.
He is currently consolidating
his research into a book in
collaboration with the UCLA
American Indian Studies
Center. Paul is an Associate
Professor of American Studies
at Chapman University,
Orange, California.
OUR MISSION : The Agua Caliente
Cultural Museum inspires people
to learn about the Agua Caliente
Band of Cahuilla Indians and other
Native cultures. We keep the spirit
alive through exhibitions, collections,
research, and educational programs.
The Spirit Lives!
®
Cahuilla Bird Singing
will be celebrated at the
2010 Singing the Birds:
(Wikitmallem Tahmuwhae)
Bird Song & Dance Festival
Saturday, January 23
at the Palm Springs High
School Gymnasium from
11:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Agua Caliente Band
of Cahuilla Indians is
the Presenting Sponsor
of this event.
Photo (top right):
© Anthony Andreas, Jr., ca. 1970
apodaca, ph.d.
Cahuilla culture was dominated by singing, with special songs used for ceremonies
and common songs used as part of everyday life. Work songs, women’s songs,
lullabies, hunting songs, clan songs, funeral songs, were all a part of daily life as
people woke up to singing in the morning, engaged it throughout the day, and went
to sleep listening to singers in the desert night. Within this large repertoire were
songs conveying the history of the families and clans that established their claim
to territory and village sites. The Bird Songs are but one aspect of this rich song
culture. Each family had singers who participated with the head singer for their
village, known as the Hauinik. Each clan/village had their language dialect or accent
reflected in their singing. A knowledgeable singer could easily identify the family
of another by how they sang. This allowed each family to have their own authority
over their immediate culture without competition between singers.
first loyalty and obligation was to assist
µtheMyCahuilla
people with my efforts.
¶
— Paul Apodaca
Bird Songs describe the migration of these families from the place of their creation
to their present village location, but not through narrative. A song may have only
one word in it. It may use sounds, called vocables by ethnomusicologists, that have
no meaning but are a culturally acceptable way of expressing oneself with sounds
that conform to the language, like cowboy singers using the sound “yippee” in a
performance or jazz singers using “scat” language. In some cases, earlier forms of
the language have become corrupted or are no longer understood. This can reduce a
word to a vocable. A single word or name can trigger an understanding of a scenario
or event in any culture as with “Pearl Harbor.” The
point is, the audience already knows the story and
does not need a narration. Cahuilla Bird Songs, like
all folk songs, are performed before a knowledgeable
and judgmental audience of culture members who
have heard these songs all of their lives.
The songs describe birds, insects, colors, and other elements
that help to give a picture of the landscape over which they traveled and into which
they settled. The tale tells how the original Cahuilla families were sent on a journey
to begin their lives after they killed their creator god, Mukat. They traveled around
their world three times, with each family coming to earth where their village became
the center for their extended clan. Clan songs were sung by men when they visited
another village to proclaim their identity. Bird Songs were sung by all of the clans
and all could join together in singing these songs. The lead singer would set the style
for his performance and singers would follow along.
continued †
Cahuilla Musical Culture
(continued)
An aspect of the Cahuilla Bird Songs was the very complex rattle rhythms that
used multiple time signatures resembling modern jazz compositions. It appears
neighboring tribes may have lost some of their musical culture over time and
began to borrow songs from the Cahuilla. As the Bird Songs spread, their meanings
and styles were changed to fit into the cultures now singing the songs.
Traditionally, Bird Songs were never used as funeral songs — Creation Songs
were used exclusively at such events. Bird Songs were sung after the ceremonies
each day as a way of closing off the ceremony and allowing families to have social
interaction. There were three major Bird Song cycles, one sung at the end of each
day of the funeral ceremony. Bird Songs were primarily sung at social gatherings
and, like all of the music, were an aspect of the Cahuilla sense of spiritual power.
The misuse of such power was feared, so singers were very concerned about how,
where, and with whom they performed. The Hauinik for each clan oversaw all
of this and helped to keep the songs and their potential spiritual effect safe for
their families.
There is no division between sacred and secular in traditional Cahuilla thought or
culture. There are, however, differences between ceremonial and non-ceremonial
activities, and Bird Songs were not ceremonial songs, though one might hear
them sung at the occasion of a ceremony.
The dancing during Bird Songs is part of the folk expression. The Cahuilla
villages had a central ceremonial plaza and building, and the singers would sit
on a bench inside the house as the dancers (men and women) would enjoy the
songs and dance to excite, attract, and have fun. The singers would stand up from
the bench at one point in the song and therefore be in a line. The line would
advance a step or two and then retreat to the bench. The loss of the villages and
the ceremonial houses in the 20th century created a new performance style with
men starting off standing. The advancing and retreating line of the performance
continued and has become popular once again.
The last ceremonial singer died in 1974. Today’s singers learned from other singers
who had memory of the active cultural life of their village or from recordings or
by inventing things among themselves. An influential singer or dancer can always
affect an art form, and the Cahuilla dancing is an area where that can be clearly
seen. The young singers and dancers are often inventing things or taking pieces
of culture they have glimpsed and exaggerating them. One such style change
can be seen with the bent-over dance style with one arm held at waist level and
curved back toward the body. That was the personal dance style of Robert Levi
of the Torres Martinez reservation, who lived in Riverside and performed with
his nephew Alvino Siva. Robert was Alvino’s dancer. Robert’s father, Beresto,
was a Hauinik but Robert was not. His dancing was very exciting and so
pronounced that others have copied it, many times without knowing the
origin. Another fairly recent influence has been that of the Mojave people
who interacted with Anthony Andreas for decades. Anthony often traveled
out to the Colorado River area and enjoyed the commonality of finding that
the Mojave sung Bird Songs and openly credited them to the Cahuilla.
( BELOW ) Photo gift of Mille Browne,
Bird Singers at Andreas Ranch ca. 1970
Mojave singers and dancers often reciprocated by coming to Anthony’s ranch
for cultural gatherings he sponsored, and they still journey to the Fiesta at
Malki to share in the singing and dancing. Their dance and dress style, with
capes and flowing skirts worn by the women, have become popular with many
young Cahuilla women. ∑
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Sharings & Observations
Michael Hammond, Ph.D.
executive director
By now you have had a chance to take a look at our new printed material for the
year. We at the Museum are all very pleased with how it looks. But, most of all,
we are looking forward to the fascinating programs planned for the year ahead.
Hopefully, you have joined us at one of the programs that took place in September,
October, or November. They were but a taste of what is yet to come.
I would personally like to encourage you to attend January’s lecture What are the
Odds? Traditional Cahuilla Gaming and February’s Section 14 – Heart of
the Reservation. Both provide insights into subjects that will continue to raise
debate. Gaming has always been a part of Native American culture – casinos are
That is what
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is about
new. Section 14 is the “heart of the reservation” and the center of Palm Springs.
The lectures, classes, exhibitions, and this newsletter have been carefully planned
to provide educational topics about the Cahuilla and other indigenous people.
They are, of course, supplemented by the subjects to be covered at the Festival
of Native Film & Culture. Today’s audience is ever more sophisticated – looking
beyond the entertainment value of available programs and films. Agua Caliente
Cultural Museum is committed to providing that information. We are already
looking ahead as we plan the next newsletter and the next season of programs.
Give me or any staff member a call with your ideas and particular topics you wish
— preservation of
the stories that will
forever keep the
culture alive ...
¶
to see us explore.
See you at the upcoming events.
Millie Browne
chairwoman, board of directors
I sit here writing down my thoughts for this issue of The Spirit and I can’t help thinking about some of
the happenings that have recently taken place. The work being done by the Museum continues to be of the
highest quality. Our new exhibitions are both beautiful and thought provoking, and the lectures and classes
focus on original ideas and themes. Dinner in the Canyons was especially moving this year as we honored
Native Hawaiians. Also, the number of Museum visitors increased significantly this summer!
We seek to provide a unique and special service to both Tribal members and the community-at-large. As the
need (and demand) for the Museum continues to grow, we must look at how to meet that need. This column
is often about the importance of membership and financial contributions. This time, however, I want to talk
about the stewardship of our mission.
In the past few months we have witnessed the passing of several of our esteemed elders. We said good-bye
to basket maker Donna Largo, and traditional Bird Singers Tony Andreas, Jr. and Alvino Siva. Thankfully,
each of them recorded personal histories with us as part of the Museum’s oral history project. Their stories
will live on. That is what the Museum is about – preservation of the stories that will forever keep the culture
alive. But we must continue to add to these living memories. The stories and memories passed along in our
traditional oral history need to be preserved. I urge you to share your own memories with the Museum,
along with items that can accompany your stories. The Museum collections include ancient artifacts, and
also safeguard more recent resources such as postcards from the reservation in the early 1900s.
As always, I appreciate your involvement in furthering the Museum’s mission – your participation
helps us keep the spirit alive.
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Co-Chairs Joe Roman
and Debbie Purnel
Kekoa Yap blows the
conch shell to call the
guests to dinner.
Annette Segundo Guzman, Carl Workman
and Lois Segundo-Workman enjoy the view
from the cocktail area. Along with members
of their families, Annette, Carl, and Lois were
the first Soaring Eagle Sponsors of Dinner in
the Canyons.
Olga & Gabriella Giannini
Werner Poiser, Joe Manhart,
Connie Poiser, Pat Manhart, Nancy
Kerchman, Bob Kerchman
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Gallery of Special Events
2009 Dinner in the Canyons
balmy evening, delicious food, and exquisite lighting on the tall palm trees
µThe
under a starry sky added to a memorable night that will help to keep the Native
Spirit alive for future generations.
¶
— Palm Springs Life
Richard and Melissa Milanovich
with Larry Echohawk, Assistant
Secretary of the Interior
The evening’s performers –
Hälau Hula O Wailehua
Richard Milanovich, Tribal
Chairman Agua Caliente Band
of Cahuilla Indians, introduces
Miss Agua Caliente, Leiana Saubel.
Andrea Escamilla, Blake,
Diana & Ted Richards
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Exhibitions
Changing Exhibitions
Raw Earth and Fire Clouds
Through October 17, 2010
Pottery began with the Cahuilla people long after basketry had reached
a high level of artistry. At least 500 years ago, pottery techniques were
adopted to supplement baskets as utensils for storage and cooking.
Local clays were processed and coiled in shapes to hold water, seeds,
and pigments. This exhibition interprets the full spectrum of pottery
from clay sources, manufacture, pigments and painting, to firing the
finished product.
This exhibition is sponsored by
Debbie, Anthony & Andrew Purnel,
and Ambrosia M. Howell.
In Memory of
Priscilla Patencio Gonzales
CM
Kennewick Man on Trial
Through March 21, 2010
Kennewick Man on Trial addresses the
ongoing controversy surrounding the
discovery of a human skeleton uncovered in
Washington State. Native tribes of the area,
archaeologists, and anthropologists have
vigorously disagreed on who Kennewick
Man may be and where his remains belong.
A projectile point – similar to the one in
this photo – was lodged in Kennewick Man’s
right hip and analyzed by researchers to
help determine Kennewick Man’s age.
Photo courtesy of the Burke Museum
Kennewick Man on Trial was developed
by the Burke Museum of Natural
History and Culture at the University
of Washington in Seattle.
Illustration by Joyce Bergen, 1999
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Permanent Exhibitions
A Woman of Influence: Flora Patencio
This exhibition is a study of Flora Patencio, a strong leader among
the Agua Caliente people. Flora participated in some of the most
important political and cultural decisions of her time.
Cahuilla Culture & History Gallery
Photographs, maps, and text tell the story of the early times of
the Cahuilla people. A 15-minute film entitled Indian Family
of the California Desert re-enacts the early Cahuilla traditional life.
Off-Site Changing Exhibitions
This display of Museum exhibitions and events can be seen at
the Palm Springs Visitors Center at the base of Tramway Road.
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum shares its resources through
collaborations with California State University, San Bernardino,
Palm Desert; the City of Palm Springs; and other institutions.
Off-site exhibitions offer a unique glimpse of local history for
university students and Coachella Valley residents and visitors.
Dream of the Blue Frog (Wahaatukicnikic Tetayaw)
This exhibition focuses on the history and lore of the Agua Caliente
Hot Spring from ancient times to the present. Blue Frog is one of
the nukatem (spiritual beings) residing in the spring.
WHERE:
Spa Resort Casino Hotel – location of the hot spring
100 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Tahquitz Country
Explore symbols and artwork of the Cahuilla people through designs used
in pottery, basketry, and rock art. Take a photographic journey through the
heart of Cahuilla territory — the home of shaman Tahquitz.
WHERE:
California State University, San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus
37500 Cook Street, Palm Desert
Since Time Immemorial
A time line on the history of the Cahuilla people.
WHERE:
Palm Springs City Hall
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs
2009-2010 Exhibition Print Media Sponsor
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Announcements
Gallery of Special Events
Exhibition Opening
Raw Earth and Fire Clouds and
Kennewick Man on Trial reception
on October 21, 2009
Jerry & Nancy Korte, Greg Hough, and
Judy & Frank Munson
The work of both
Tony Soares and
David Largo is
featured in the
Raw Earth and Fire
Clouds exhibition.
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Chairman Richard Milanovich accepts a
proclamation from Palm Springs Mayor
Pro Tem Chris Mills. Chairman Milanovich
declares: “For us, every day is Native
American Day.”
The Museum is sporting a new sign
these days. The new sign stands out
from the building, calling attention to
the Museum from street-side. Funding
for the sign was part of a program
sponsored by the City of Palm Springs
to enhance building frontage along
Palm Canyon Drive.
Volunteer at the Museum!
New Museum members
Allan & Merry Ann Ruegsegger
As our Museum programs continue
to expand, so do volunteer opportunities.
At present, there are openings for
volunteer docents at the Museum. For an
application and more information about
being an Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
volunteer, please contact Sharon May,
Manager of Operations at 760-778-1079,
Ext. 101 or smay@ accmuseum.org.
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Education
Whole Rod Juncus Baskets
class was held on Saturday, October 24
beyond the walls
The fourth grade students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in La Quinta
were ready when Education Specialist Luis Rodriguez arrived at their school.
They were the first to participate in this year’s Museum Outreach Program. Four
classes of eager 9-year-olds were prepared with their questions as they learned
more about California Indians as part of their social studies curriculum.
“We began the classroom period by showing the film Indian Family of the
California Desert,” says Luis. This film is shown at the Museum as part of the
permanent exhibition in the Cahuilla Culture & History Gallery. “It is an
accurate portrayal of the traditional lifestyle of the early Cahuilla people,” he
goes on to explain. The 15-minute film is then supported by the introduction of
a number of replicated artifacts that include clay pots, yucca sandals, a mesquite
bark skirt, and various hunting tools. Students learn about the trading that
went on among the tribes, and the tribal territories in the Coachella Valley and
outlying areas. “We talk about the number of Tribal members prior to contact
by Mexicans and Europeans, then look at the population today,” Luis continues.
“It is always a surprise to them to find out that the Cahuilla are contributing
members of today’s society despite the losses they have suffered.”
Questions led to discussions, so Luis and the classroom teachers encouraged
students to seek out additional information at the Museum, a library, or on
the internet. “We find that leaving the confines of the Museum and taking the
‘show on the road’ directly to the classroom further increases student interest
in the subject matter. It reinforces the mission of the Museum – our outreach
program takes classes, lectures, and events beyond the walls of the Museum and
out into the community.”
For more information about the Museum’s Community Outreach Program,
contact Luis Rodriguez, Education Specialist, at 760-778-1079, Ext. 113.
The Museum celebrated California Native American Day with an exhibition,
lecture, and storytelling at the Palm Springs Public Library. Executive Director
Michael Hammond spoke to a standing-room-only audience at the Palm Springs Public
Library. His topic – Aspects of Native America: things you never knew about food,
language, and history. A historic overview of Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
was presented in the exhibition Since Time Immemorial. Museum Board Chairwoman
Millie Browne, Vice-Chairwoman Diana Richards, and Tribal member Amber Howell
read to children at the Library’s weekly story time throughout the month of September.
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Calendar
december 8
Holiday Open House
It has become a tradition to bring an ornament with a Native American
or desert theme to add to our holiday tree. Join us at the Museum as
we usher in the holiday season.
DATE:
TIME:
LOCATION:
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
6:00 — 8:00 pm
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
219 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
december 19
Rabbit Skin Blankets
– Living Traditions Class
Lorene Sisquoc (Cahuilla/Fort Sill Apache), Curator of the Sherman Indian
Museum in Riverside, will lead an introductory course on making a rabbit
skin blanket. The use of traditional cloth and bedding materials will also be
discussed. Class fee includes materials.
This class is sponsored by Robert & Renona Pennington.
DATE:
TIME:
LOCATION:
FEE:
Saturday, December 19, 2009
10:30 am — 4:00 pm
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
219 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
$25 / Free for Museum Members
january 12
What Are The Odds?
– Spirit Keepers Lecture
Michael Mirelez (Desert Cahuilla) presents a rare look at traditional Cahuilla
gaming. This lecture explains and demonstrates the game of chance known
as peon – game pieces, calls, strategies, and related songs.
DATE:
TIME:
LOCATION:
FEE:
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
6:30 pm
Mizell Senior Center
480 S. Sunrise Way (at Ramon Road), Palm Springs
Free Admission
Michael Mirelez
Calendar
january 23
Singing the Birds (Wikitmallem Tahmuwhae):
Bird Song and Dance Festival
Celebrate traditional bird singing and dancing. Through the
ages, bird singing and dancing have been an important part
of Native culture for tribes in southern California and other
regions of the Southwest. This day-long event features
honored bird singing groups and dancers from California
and neighboring states.
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
is the Presenting Sponsor of this event.
DATE:
TIME:
LOCATION:
FEE:
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
11:00 am — 8:00 pm
Palm Springs High School Gymnasium
2401 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Free admission
Calendar
january 30
Tour de Rez
– Living Traditions Class
Director of Education O’Jay Vanegas leads a bicycle tour of
historic tribal landmarks in downtown Palm Springs and
portions of the one square-mile area known as Section 14.
Participants must provided their own bicycles and safety gear.
Registration is required.
DATE:
TIME:
LOCATION:
FEE:
Saturday, January 30, 2010
10:30 am — 2:30 pm
Meet at Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
219 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
$10 / Free for Museum Members
(includes water and refreshments)
february 16
Art Bunce, Ryan Kray, Tom Davis,
and Renona Pennington
Section 14 – Heart of the Reservation
– Spirit Keepers Lecture
The City of Palm Springs is uniquely situated on the Agua Caliente
Indian Reservation. This section of land has a history filled with
childhood memories, successful business and private development,
and major local government controversy.
Panelists include: Art Bunce, Attorney for the Agua Caliente Band
of Cahuilla Indians; Ryan Kray, Ph.D., author; Tom Davis,
Chief Planning Officer, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians;
and Renona Pennington (Agua Caliente), Board Member,
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.
This program is sponsored by Robert & Renona Pennington.
DATE:
TIME:
LOCATION:
FEE:
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
6:30 pm
Spa Resort Casino Hotel
100 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Free Admission
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Calendar
(Above) A Tony Soares
designed pot fired in
the traditional method
february 27
Cahuilla Pottery
– Living Traditions Class
Tony Soares (Choctaw/Seminole descendant) will teach basic
techniques used to create pots for storing food and water. He will
also share his knowledge of clay deposits, clay processing, and firing.
Fee includes materials.
DATE:
TIME:
LOCATION:
FEE:
Saturday, February 27, 2010
10:30 am — 5:00 pm
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
219 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
$25 / Free for Museum Members
2009-2010 Education Program Print Media Sponsor
Alvino Siva | Alvino Siva passed at his home in Banning, California
on June 26, 2009. He was born March 1, 1923, in Palm Springs, where he lived
a good part of his life, but was a member of the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla
Indians near Warner Hot Springs. He served in the U.S. Army for 20 years and
earned the rank of master drill sergeant. He was proud to be a World War II
and Korean War veteran, and one of the last of his generation of Cahuilla Indian
cowboys. Alvino is said to have been a good roper by the age of eight, and ran
cattle in California most of his life.
After Alvino returned home from the military, he spent much of his time
preserving and teaching his culture and language to younger generations.
Many will recall Alvino as a great storyteller, but most will remember him for
his bird singing dedication.
Anthony Joseph Andreas, Jr. | Anthony Joseph Andreas , Jr.,
known as “Biff ” to most, passed on July 7, 2009. He was born December 17, 1938,
and was the eldest living descendent of the Pai-nik (“early morning”) clan of
Palm Springs Cahuilla Indians.
Biff served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1962. He was Vice-Chairman for the
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and considered himself the historian
of the Tribe. He was active in tribal affairs for most of his life, and was on
many boards and committees. He served on the board of the Coachella Valley
Archaeological Society, and was a consultant teaching the monitoring of tribal
archaeological sites.
Biff contributed his time and knowledge to the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
from its inception. He was a Board Member and very involved with the design
of the permanent exhibition for the future Museum. The Museum established
the annual Singing the Birds (Wikitmallem Tahmuwhae): Bird Song and Dance
Festival modeled after the fiestas he held at his Andreas Ranch. Biff was a
respected friend to many. His jovial personality attracted bird singers from
several southern California groups, as well as Colorado River singers.
The Cahuilla people
and the local community
recently suffered a great
loss with the passing of
Alvino Siva and Anthony
“Biff ” Andreas, Jr.
Both names are iconic
in the study and history
of the Cahuilla people,
especially the tradition
of bird singing.
The contributions of these two men and the love of their culture have left a
profound and lasting impression on hearts and minds of the people who had
the honor of knowing and working with them. Many of the Museum’s education
programs, events, and exhibitions were developed around Alvino and Biff ’s
knowledge and concerns.
O’Jay Vanegas, Director of Education at the Museum, says, “the majority of what
I know about Cahuilla language and songs can be credited to Alvino and Biff.
The time I shared with them may not have been as much as other students and
family members, but what I received and learned I consider priceless. The first
gourd rattle I ever made, I gave to Alvino.” O’Jay recalls that both men held court
at Grandma’s Country Kitchen. They could be found daily at the restaurant in
Banning, California.
Museum staff member Dean Pieper remembers the reverence both Biff and
Alvino received when greeted by friends and relatives: “People would come,
greet either Alvino or Biff, shake their hands and bow in respect.”
Their passing represents the closing of a chapter in Cahuilla history, and
the beginning of a new one. They will be remembered as singers and teachers
of songs, and sharers of knowledge. The memory of these two men will live
on as younger singers continue the tradition and pass bird songs on to the
next generation.
Acquisitions
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
recently acquired the following items
to add to the growing collections.
Donations
Gift of the Estate of Patricia & Forrest H. Paulson
† Two Walapai baskets
Gift of Debbie Purnel
† GI Joe® Code Talker action figure
† Five Native American Barbie® dolls
† Spa Resort brochure and business card
Gift of Clarissa Ryterband
† CD and sheet music for compositions of
Roman Ryterband who was inspired by traditional
Agua Caliente music and desert scenery
† Thesis, brochures, and article featuring Roman Ryterband
Gift of Sean Owen
† Sing Birds: Following the Paths of Cahuilla Power DVD
and poster produced by donor
Gift of Karen Welmas
Photo of adobe home with
thatch roof on Section 14
Gift of Karen Welmas
† Photograph of an adobe brick home with thatched roof
on Section 14
(Can you tell us anything
more about this structure?
If so, please contact
Museum Archivist Jon Fletcher
at 760-778-1079, Ext 115.)
Gift of Anna Hammond
† Placemat from the Spur Steak Ranch in Stellenbosch,
South Africa, depicting stereotypical Native American themes
Gift of Ron Childers and Richard Proctor
† Tlingit basket
† Two Jemez pottery bowls by Lawrence Yepa
† Pair of beaded leather gauntlets/gloves, possibly Plateau origin
† Tlingit style mask by David Franklin
† Whalebone mask made by Thomas Sockpick (Inupait)
† Cast paper mask by Edna Jackson (Tlingit)
† Eleven mercury dime buttons and four stamped silver buttons
† Concha belt with sand cast silver buckle
† Four Zuni style bear fetishes by Robert Hayes (Cherokee)
Gift of Ron Childers
and Richard Proctor
( LEFT ) Tlingit style mask
by David Franklin
( RIGHT ) Beaded leather
gauntlets/gloves
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Make the most of your Museum experience by joining
Donors Circle today, and begin enjoying the added
benefit of a Smithsonian Affiliate Membership. For
more information or to join Donors Circle, please call
760-778-1079, Ext. 103.
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Contributors
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, with a governing board of directors and professional staff, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization
that welcomes financial support for its mission from a broad range of individuals and donor organizations. Gifts to the Museum
are tax-deductible. Contributions received after October 31, 2009 will be recognized in the next issue of The Spirit. For additional
information about how you can support the Museum, please contact Steve Sharp, Director of Development, at 760.778.1079, Ext. 103.
Agua Caliente
Cultural Museum
Capital Campaign
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
The Autry Foundation
Millie & Dave Browne
In Memory of Elizabeth Pete Monk
& Ray L. Patencio, Sr.
Brianna R. Duran
Contributions to the
Agua Caliente Cultural
Museum Capital Campaign
are used to help fund
construction of a new
110,000 sq ft Museum
facility in the heart of
Palm Springs.
In Memory of Daryl Pennington
& Rosella Welmas
Priscilla Patencio Gonzales
Annette Segundo Guzman
In Honor of The Segundo Family
& in Memory of John, Mandy,
Eugene & Juan Segundo
Devin Guzman
In Honor of The Segundo Family
& in Memory of John, Mandy,
Eugene & Juan Segundo
Nastassja Leilani Guzman
In Honor of The Segundo Family
& in Memory of John, Mandy,
Eugene & Juan Segundo
Sydne & Peter Heidrich
Ambrosia M. Howell
In Memory of Priscilla Patencio Gonzales
Larry & Meg King
In Honor of grandson
Atom Ray Patencio Travis
Christina Marie Lewis
In Honor of The Segundo Family
& in Memory of John, Mandy,
Eugene & Juan Segundo
Christopher T. Lewis
In Honor of The Segundo Family
& in Memory of John, Mandy,
Eugene & Juan Segundo
David James Lewis
In Honor of The Segundo Family
& in Memory of John, Mandy,
Eugene & Juan Segundo
Larea Mae Lewis
In Honor of The Segundo Family
& in Memory of John, Mandy,
Eugene & Juan Segundo
Stacia Lewis
In Honor of The Segundo Family
& in Memory of John, Mandy,
Eugene & Juan Segundo
Virginia Milanovich
Fred H. Morris, Jr.
In Memory of Elizabeth Pete Monk
& Ray L. Patencio, Sr.
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Our Savior’s Community Church
To fund children’s education facilities
Alycia A. Patencio
In Memory of Elizabeth Pete Monk
Alycia A. Patencio & Reuben Travis
In Memory of Ray L. Patencio, Sr.
Candace Patencio
In Memory of Elizabeth Pete Monk
& Ray L. Patencio, Sr.
John Patencio
In Memory of Elizabeth Pete Monk
& Ray L. Patencio, Sr.
Ray L. Patencio, Jr.
In Memory of Elizabeth Pete Monk
& Ray L. Patencio, Sr.
Ray L. Patencio, Sr.
Mrs. Renona Pennington
In Memory of Flora Patencio
Dean W. Pieper
Joy M. Pierce Teel & Michael Teel
In Memory of Carrie Pierce McCoy
Frank Prieto
In Memory of Dora Joyce Prieto
Michael Prieto
In Memory of Dora Joyce Prieto
Andrew Purnel
In Memory of Priscilla Patencio Gonzales
Anthony Purnel
In Memory of Priscilla Patencio Gonzales
Debbie Purnel
In Memory of Priscilla Patencio Gonzales
Blake Alejo Richards
In Memory of Dora Joyce Prieto
Diana Richards
In Memory of Dora Joyce Prieto
Kyle Richards
In Memory of Dora Joyce Prieto
Sanborn Civil Engineering
Lois Segundo-Workman & Carl Workman
In Honor of The Segundo Family
& in Memory of John, Mandy,
Eugene & Juan Segundo
Connie Sharp
Steve Sharp
Rozene & Ric Supple
Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians
United States Congress
Contributors
Annual Giving
2009 – 2010
Annual tax-deductible contributions
in the form of memberships,
sponsorships, grants, tributes, and
matching gifts provide funding that
helps ensure the availability of quality
exhibitions, educational programs
for adults and children, and cultural
festivals throughout the year. We
gratefully acknowledge the support
of our members, sponsors, and other
generous donors.
Members
Donors Circle
Eagle/Gold
($10,000 and above)
Lois Segundo-Workman & Carl Workman
Eagle/Silver
($5,000 to $9,999)
Christopher T. Lewis
David James Lewis
Eagle/Bronze
($2,500 to $4,999)
Annette Segundo Guzman
Devin Guzman
In Memory of Eugene J. Segundo
Nastassja Guzman
with Leilani & Damon Guzman
In Memory of Eugene J. Segundo
Lindsey Segundo
Eagle
($1,000 to $2,499)
Lowell J. Bean, Ph.D.
Dave & Millie Browne
Mr. Lee Elster
Mr. & Mrs. Boyd F. Haigler
Michael Hammond, Ph.D.
& Rebecca M. Hendrickson
Jim & Jackie Lee Houston
Linda & David M. Morrow, md, faad, faacs
The Morrow Institute Medical Group Inc.
In Honor of the Museum Staff
Ms. Alycia A. Patencio & Mr. Reuben Travis
In Memory of Ray L. Patencio, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Ray L. Patencio, Jr.
In Honor of Millie Browne
Debbie Purnel
In Memory of Priscilla Patencio Gonzales
Steve Sharp
Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
Joy M. Pierce Teel
In Memory of Lawrence Pierce
Mr. Leon J. Welmas II
Palm
($500 to $999)
Mr. Len Goldberg
Mr. & Mrs. Clint Miller
Mr. Steve Nichols & Ms. Sally Benson
Dr. & Mrs. Steven Niethamer
Carolyn & Ernest G. Noia
Ms. Priscilla A. Pete
Connie Sharp
Ms. Karen A. Welmas
Mesquite
($250 to $499)
Jean C. Carrus
Ms. Margaret Cole
Tiffany & Co.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Fey
Mr. & Mrs. Mark D. Gershenson
Mrs. Olga H. Giannini
Granite Construction Company
Mr. & Mrs. Earl “Bud” Hoover II
Mr. & Mrs. William B. Houck, Jr.
Jones & Jones Architects
and Landscape Architects
Robert & Renona Pennington
Ms. Eleanor R. Pohl
Allan & Merry Ann Ruegsegger
In Memory of Dr. Sterling Allen
Simmie & Keith Shibou
Mrs. Dorothy Walsh
Palo Verde
($100 to $249)
Anonymous (3)
Ken & Teresa Aland
In Memory of Juana Rojelio
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Allan
Dr. & Mrs. H. Barton Apfelbaum
Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Barton
Mr. & Mrs. Herb F. Bauer, Jr.
Mr. John B. Beal
Miss Thea Bloom
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Bradley
Mrs. Judy Browne
Mrs. Elaine Burnett
Mrs. Norma Bussing
Michael Call & Thomas Bastow
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Casey
Mr. Ronald D. Childers
& Mr. Richard M. Proctor
Dr. & Mrs. Michael J. Clapper
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Clewell
Samuel K. Coleman, Ph.D.
& Hiroko Kataoka, Ph.D.
Mr. James Cornett & Ms. Terry Cornett
Ecological Consultants, Inc.
Mrs. Virginia Criste & Mr. Larry Allen
Ms. Christie Moon Crother
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Darby
Mrs. Jodi Dionne
Mr. & Mrs. David Hedley
Mr. Justin F. Farmer
Ms. Judy Gigante
Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Harris
Ms. Marjorie Hatcher
Mrs. Ann Heavey
Mrs. Sydne Heidrich
Mrs. CleoBell Heiple-Tice & Mr. Sid Tice
Mr. & Mrs. Jose Higueras
Mrs. Jane Hoff
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen G. Hoffmann
Katherine & Greg Hough
Ambrosia M. Howell
Mrs. Sofia S. Jones
Ms. Harriett Kay
Larry & Meg King
In Honor of grandson
Atom Ray Patencio Travis
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Kremer
Cheryl & Rick Lantz
Mary Jo Lass, Ed.D.
Ms. Jacqueline Lawrence
Mr. & Mrs. Don Lea
Stacia Lewis
Tsianina Lomawaima, Ph.D.
Janice Lyle, Ph.D.
Mrs. Myra R. Masiel-Zamora
Audrey & Courtney Moe
Ms. Robin Montgomery
Dr. Nathan Murillo & Mr. Monkgorn Kaiwsai
Mr. James H. Nelson
Mr. Richard J. O’Linn
Mrs. Mary Kay Patencio
Mary & Edward Perry
Dean W. Pieper
Andrew Purnel
Anthony Purnel
Marilyn Ekdahl Ravicz, Ph.D.
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Reyes
Ginger Ridgway
Mr. & Mrs. William Rogers
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Schneller
Dr. & Mrs. Charlie Schaeffer
Mrs. Mary Small
Ken & Jeanie Smith
Mr. Robert S. Smith
msa Consulting, Inc.
Mrs. Polly Soules
Dr. Ronald W. Steigerwalt
& Mr. Michael P. Carson
Mr. Michael B. Sterling
Mr. & Mrs. George Stettler
Ms. Elaine S. Steward
Mrs. Jacqueline Helen Suitt
Ms. Sharon Tamagni & Mr. Rudy Aguilar
Claire Victor & Thomas Carnase
Ms. Karen Vielhaber
Susan Walpert
Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Weaver
Mrs. Diana J. Wiefels
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Sponsors
In-Kind Sponsors
Exhibitions
Desert Entertainer
2009-2010 Exhibition Print Media Sponsor
The Desert Sun
2009-2010 Education Program
Print Media Sponsor
Robert & Renona Pennington
Debbie, Anthony & Andrew Purnel,
and Ambrosia M. Howell
In Memory of Priscilla Patencio Gonzales
Spirit Keepers Lectures
Robert & Renona Pennington
Living Traditions Classes
Robert & Renona Pennington
In-Kind Contributors
Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services
Copley’s on Palm Canyon
Crown Printers
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Kathryn & Craig Hall
Hall Wines
Dorothy Grant
Dick Shalhoub, McDonald’s Restaurants
The Show Factory, Inc.
James H. Toenjes
Kids Explore! Summer Classes
Special Gifts & Grants
Robert & Renona Pennington
Anonymous
For support of the Museum Archives
Mrs. Judith Browne
Cabazon Elementary School
Second Grade Class, Mrs. Elsa Rice,
Mrs. Louise Farshad, Mrs. Elizabeth Syria
Jean C. Carrus
City of Palm Springs for Museum signage
Michael Hammond, Ph.D.
Katherine & Greg Hough
Mary Lawler
Ms. Barbara Mortensen
The National Film Preservation Foundation
Priscilla Pete
Diana Richards
Eyron Ike Rosenberg
Roy G. & Naomi Harmon Johnston
Family Foundation
For support of Singing the Birds
(Wikitmallem Tahmuwhae): Bird Song and
Dance Festival & the Oral History Project
Lois Segundo-Workman & Carl Workman,
David James Lewis & Christopher T. Lewis
For the 2009 Museum Gallery
Renovation Project
Connie Sharp
Mrs. Dorothy Walsh
Special Events
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Advanced Hearing Systems / Pat & Joe Manhart
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
/ Spa Resort Casino
Helen K. Beamer
Dave & Millie Browne
Canyon National Bank
City of Palm Springs
Anthony J. DeMeglio / Images by DeMeglio
Desert Lexus
Eddie Aikau Foundation
Mrs. Olga H. Giannini
Annette Segundo Guzman,
Devin Guzman
Nastassja, Leilani & Damon Guzman
Jackie Lee & Jim Houston / Local 2 kpsp
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Law Offices of Joseph Roman
along with the Virginia Milanovich Family
Leeds & Son Fine Jewelers
Christopher T. Lewis
David J. Lewis
Harold Matzner / Spencer’s Restaurant
Karen & Clint Miller
Morongo Band of Mission Indians
Steve Nichols & Sally Benson
Robert & Renona Pennington
Benita & Stephen Potters
The Purnel Family: Debbie, Anthony &
Andrew Purnel, and Ambrosia M. Howell
In Memory of Priscilla Patencio Gonzales
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Lois Segundo-Workman & Carl Workman
Patty Delgado Service / Las Casuelas Terraza
Simmie & Keith Shibou
Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
Southern California Edison
Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians
Union Bank, Native American Market
Wells Fargo Private Bank
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Gifts of Artifacts, Art
& Archival Materials
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Dr. Stuart Barton
Millie Browne
Beth Castle
Maree Cheathum
Estate of Patricia & Forrest H. Paulson
Carolyn Green
Jeff Greenstein
Anna Hammond
Judy Harris
Eddis I. Harrison
Mr. & Mrs. Earl “Bud” Hoover II
Sean Milanovich
Virginia Milanovich
Marty Newman
Sean Owen
Palm Springs Historical Society
Ray L. Patencio, Jr.
Renona Pennington
Debbie Purnel
Diana Richards
Ralph Robertson
Tony Soares
Barbara Stewart
Cierra Teel
Karen Welmas
Charles Williams
Matching Gifts
Tiffany & Co.
Tributes & Memorials
Teresa & Ken Aland
In Memory of Juana Rojelio
Joy L. Allgeier
In Memory of Cahuilla
Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Barton
In Memory of Sidney Sheldon
Miss Thea Bloom
In Memory of Isidore T. Bloom
Patricia Erickson
In Honor of Millie Browne
Cheryl & Bob Fey
In Memory of Anthony Andreas, Jr.
Devin Guzman
In Memory of Eugene J. Segundo
Nastassja Guzman
with Leilani & Damon Guzman
In Memory of Eugene J. Segundo
Mrs. Katrina Heinrich-Steinberg
In Memory of Lionel Steinberg
Larry & Meg King
In Honor of grandson
Atom Ray Patencio Travis
Eve & Gordon Kramer
In Memory of David Burstein
Gayle Fierce Lynch
In Memory of Frank G. Fierce & Roy Fierce
Mrs. Robin Montgomery
In Memory of Nathan Kay
Linda & David M. Morrow, md, faad, faacs
The Morrow Institute Medical Group Inc.
In Honor of the Museum Staff
Robert & Renona Pennington
In Memory of son Stephen John Lopez
on his birthday, January 22
In Memory of son Anthony A. Welmas
on his birthday, March 12
In Memory of son Daryl E. Pennington
on his birthday, April 17
In Memory of daughter Rosella J. Welmas
on her birthday, July 17
Mr. Ignatius Petek
In Memory of Austin Cruz
Debbie Purnel
In Memory of father Vincent Gonzales, Sr.
In Memory of Carlo Gattuso
Allan & Merry Ann Ruegsegger
In Memory of Dr. Sterling Allen
Simmie & Keith Shibou
In Memory of Vincent Gonzales, Sr.
Julie Spezia
In Honor of Dean Pieper
Joy M. Pierce Teel
In Memory of Lawrence Pierce
Pamela Travis
In Memory of John Patrick Patencio
board of directors
staff
Mildred Browne
chairwoman
Michael Hammond, Ph.D.
executive director
Diana Richards
vice-chairwoman
Ginger Ridgway
curator/director
of programs
Debbie Purnel
secretary
Joy M. Pierce Teel
treasurer
Lowell J. Bean, Ph.D.
Gardenia Cunningham
Virginia Siva Gillespie
O’Jay T. Vanegas
director of education
Steve Sharp
director of development
Christie Burton
registrar
Ursula Cripps
museum interpreter
Annette Segundo Guzman
Rita Dickey
museum interpreter
David J. Lewis
Jon Fletcher, mlis
archivist
Virginia Milanovich
Heidi Gibbons
development associate
John Muncy
Renona Pennington
Joseph A. Roman, Esq.
Sydne Heidrich
assistant to the
director of development
Donald Karvelis
museum interpreter
Lois Segundo-Workman
Sharon May
manager of operations
Patty Delgado Service
Susan Myers
museum interpreter
Alexandra Sheldon
Mary Perry
associate director
of development
Karen Vielhaber
Chase Welmas
Jeff L. Grubbe
ex-officio
agua caliente cultural museum
administration offices
471 e. tahquitz canyon way
suite 231
palm springs, ca 92262
Save the Date
Dean Pieper
curatorial assistant
festival of native film & culture
Luis Rodriguez
education specialist
Wednesday, March 10 through
Sunday, March 14
Larry Soriano
staff accountant
Claire Victor
administrative assistant
to programs department
Dawn Wellman
assistant curator
Exhibition Openings
what’s the score?
american indians in sports
Wednesday, March 24
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219 S. Palm Canyon Drive
downtown Palm Springs,
between Arenas Road & Baristo Road
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