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front "Corn Sister" Sculpture
2004
2004.25.01
This steatite Corn Sister sculpture was carved by Steve (Silver Bear) McComber, a Kanien'kehaka (Mohawk) from Kahnawake, Quebec in 2004.
front "Corn Sister" sculpture
2004
2004.25.02
This steatite Corn Sister sculpture was carved by Steve (Silver Bear) McComber, a Kanien'kehaka (Mohawk) from Kahnawake, Quebec in 2004.
front Steatite Vessel
-6000--3000
1985.1035
This is a tall, narrow vessel made out of a stone called steatite.
front Mortar
-3000--2000
1994.15.01
Stone mortars were used to grind nuts and seeds in preparation for cooking and eating.
front Soapstone bullet mold
1775
1872.19
American colonists prepared for war with England in the 1770s by stockpiling weapons and ammunition, and by using bullet molds like this one to make lead musket balls.

 

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