Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 50 minutes ago
On December 1, 2020, Preservation Archaeologist Shannon Cowell and Kelly Jenks (New Mexico State University) discussed “Beloved Things: Micaceous Bean Pots and Connections to the Hispanic New Mexican Homeland.” In times of stress, we seek comfort and reaffirm identity through heirloom tools and methods. Shannon and Kelly present a case study on Hispanic women and heirloom bean pots. For resources related to this presentation, visit: archaeologysouthwest.org/free-resources/cafe-extended/extended-content-beloved-things-micaceous-bean-pots-and-connections-to-the-hispanic-new-mexican-homeland
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Want to join us live? View our current Archaeology Café season at archaeologysouthwest.org/things-to-do/cafe/.
On December 1, 2020, Preservation Archaeologist Shannon Cowell and Kelly Jenks (New Mexico State University) discussed “Beloved Things: Micaceous Bean Pots and Connections to the Hispanic New Mexican Homeland.” In times of stress, we seek comfort and reaffirm identity through heirloom tools and methods. Shannon and Kelly present a case study on Hispanic women and heirloom bean pots. For resources related to this presentation, visit: archaeologysouthwest.org/free-resources/cafe-extended/extended-content-beloved-things-micaceous-bean-pots-and-connections-to-the-hispanic-new-mexican-homeland
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Want to join us live? View our current Archaeology Café season at archaeologysouthwest.org/things-to-do/cafe/.










