Begin the Journey!
The Taotao-ta Legacy Collection unfolds in 14 volumes—each a portal to CHamoru history and sacred ground.
Volume 1 is now available for pre-order. The archive begins with you.
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Taotao-ta Legacy Collection
A tribute to the stories, places, and spirit of the CHamoru people. Each volume features 20 collectible cards that share cultural knowledge, legends, and historical insight from the Mariana Islands—home of the CHamoru people. Designed to educate, inspire, and preserve heritage through art and storytelling. The journey begins with Volume 1: CHamoru Legends and Spirits.
Multi-Volume Collection
Starting October 2025, a new volume will be released every February, June, and October. This timing of drops is intended to align with celebrations like Christmas, Mes CHamoru, and Liberation. Each drop explores a different part of our CHamoru homeland—its culture, history, life, and people. 14 volumes are already lined up, with more in the works. Collect them all.
Sized for Collectors
These CHamoru heritage cards match the dimensions of standard poker and trading cards—perfect for collectors. They fit all common sleeves, hard cases, storage boxes, binders, and display frames. So, you have a lot of options for sharing, storing, and preserving your cards. And if you're a serious collector, stay tuned. I'll be working on getting some of these cards graded. Once they've been accepted for grading, I'll let you know. You can then get your own cards graded or watch for occasions when I will post graded slabs for sale.
Display & Share
Whether you’re preserving them for future generations or showcasing them with pride, your cards will be ready. I will share some display options soon along with tips on caring for and protecting your cards. Stay tuned! Full-Art holographic foil display cards will be available starting with the February 2026 drop! These are meant to make an impression when displayed on a desk or shelf.
