Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona

Miss Mae tells us about the enchanted Yaqui Flower World.

The Flower World

Miss Mae tells us about some Yaqui traditions and what happened to the Yaqui when the Spanish arrived, and later under the Mexican government.

Yaqui Traditions and Colonization

Miss Mae teaches us about the Hiak Pahko ceremony.

Hiak Pahko

Miss Mae tells us about the story of the Talking Tree and it’s prophecy for the future of the Yaqui.

The Talking Tree and the Surem

Miss Mae introduces us to the Pascua Yaqui people and where they live. 

Introduction to the Pascua Yaqui

Miss Mae teaches us about Pascola Masks and the symbolism on them.

Pascola Masks

Meet your tour guide, Miss Mae, to discuss anthropology and culture, research and the scientific process, and Native Nations of Arizona to prepare for your virtual Muse2You exhibit tour about the O'odham. 

What is Anthropology?

Miss Mae introduces you to Pascua Yaqui history and culture on this virtual exhibit tour at the Arizona State Museum.

ASM Muse2You Paths of Life video tours created by Larea Lewis and produced by Larea Lewis and Lisa Falk, 2021. Museums for Digital Learning ASM Paths of Life resource kits produced by Sarah Willwater and Lisa Falk, 2022.

Paths of Life Tour: The Pascua Yaqui, an Indigenous Nation in Arizona and Mexico

Civics and Government

Social Studies

Geography

U.S. History

World History

Writing: History/Social Studies

English Language Arts

Visual Arts

The Arts

Spanish

World Languages

Learn To Make Tissue Paper Flowers

What do the Yaqui call the ankle rattles while dancing?

What do the Yaqui use to make these special ankle rattles?

What does the ankle rattles' sound represent?

How many different things can you name that are in this mural of the Yaqui Flower World? Be sure to zoom in and look in all the corners and all around the mural to find different items.

Tissue paper flower making is a cherished art among the Yaqui. The flowers are used to decorate for ceremonies and celebrations.

There are many ways to make tissue paper flowers. This is a simple one that looks like a carnation.

Use these directions to make a tissue paper flower. A printable copy of the directions is linked below.

See some other examples of tissue paper flowers in this slideshow.

Resource Kits

Object Library

Museums

Paths of Life Tour: The Pascua Yaqui, an Indigenous Nation in Arizona and Mexico

The Flower World

Discussion Questions