ISBN: 0-9643177-1-0

Hands-On Latin America features:

35 projects, including pattern pages & traditional motifs
Maps of Mexico, Central America, and Latin America, including points of interest
An introduction to the Maya, Aztecs, and Inca
An overview of how New World influences changed European culture forever
Information on New World food and its influence on our food today
An introduction to folk art of Central & South America, and contemporary Latin American art
Gorgeous full-color photography throughout

Experience this vibrant part of the globe through the projects in Hands-On Latin America! Help your students gain an understanding of a culture that is becoming increasingly influential today. Sample projects include:

Inca Pan Pipes

The Incas had perfected the panpipe which they made out of bird bones, condor quills, hollow reeds or clay. Touring groups today have brought the haunting sound of the Andes to the world with variations of this ancient flute. Once you have made your six-pipe flute you can practice making music in the Ande style.

Jade Masks

Jade is found all over the world. The green jade of the New World was prized. Masks of the precious stones were made to be displayed but not worn. Mosaics of cut stone have been replicated here in paper and salt dough in these half-masks. Display yours in a place where it can be admired.

Andean Hats

All regions in the Inca empire had to wear a hat design of their area. The designs were woven and ranged from simple to elaborate. This hat band is printed paper copied from a handsome woven Inca hat with yarn tassels.

The Mola

The Cuna Indian women of the San Blas Islands near Panama make many-layered applique clothing, banners and pillow tops called molas (mohlahs). Our paper layered designs capture the beauty of the mola. Your mola can hang on a wall and may even be fine enough to frame.