Ella Stritzel (BA Anthropology in Progress)
Ella’s research highlights a set of three Huichol gourd bowls at the CU Museum of Natural History and is investigating the connection between materiality and meaning making. They have been working with Dr. Gutierrez to identify the lacquer and decorative elements, and understand how small, individual components impact an object’s use, meaning, and role, both within their origin community and current museum setting.