Southwest Folklore Center Magdalena de Kino painted glass collection, 1965- (bulk 1976- )

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Southwest Folklore Center Magdalena de Kino painted glass collection, 1965- (bulk 1976- )

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The collection consists of examples of reverse painting on glass objects, usually with tin borders, decorative trim or frames. The painted glass collection includes crosses; pieces intended for wall hanging; boxes and examples of unfinished pieces; and pieces from cultural traditions outside the Magdalena de Kino, Mexico, area. The pieces in this collection represent the work of itinerant artisans known as pajareros, or "birdcatchers," from Magdalena de Kino, Mexico.

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University of Arizona. Southwest Folklore Center

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The Southwest Folklore Center was founded in 1979 upon the dissolution of the University of Arizona Folklore Committee. Since then it has served as an archive for folklore material. Its activities include actively researching and collecting information about Arizona's folk communities, generating outreach programs, and coordinating folk activities throughout the state. From the guide to the University of Arizona Southwest Folklore Center records, 1979-[ongoing], (University of Arizon...