Friday, May 16, 2008 East Central Illinois

Qak'aslem, Qakem: Kaqchikel Maya Weavings

Where:

Spurlock Museum, Urbana

When:

Various dates from Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008, to Sunday, Apr 20, 2008

Description:

Three Maya woven textiles, each piece representing a different village in the Kaqchikel-speaking region of Guatemala, are featured in this exhibit of recent acquisitions, March 25 through April 20. One of these pieces, a po't (shirt) of brilliant flowers, is a commissioned work, woven for the Museum by Magda Silvia Sotz Mux of San Juan Comalapa. Ms Sotz Mux will be visiting the University during the period of the exhibit and will demonstrate her weaving techniques on the back-strap loom in a series of special events at the Museum. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday.

For more information:

Call 333-2360, or visit http://www.spurlock.uiuc.edu

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