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Spaniards introduced European pottery to the Americas, and Native American potters sometimes adopted elements of these new ceramics. This pitcher was made with traditional Native American techniques but in a European form. Summary Colonoware Pitcher From Mexico Dates to 17th–18th century Coll
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Region Lower Ulúa Region Cerros Collection Overview Documents Latin American Online
This object is on permanent display in the South Florida People & Environments exhibit, located in the “Native American Legacy� gallery. Summary Plaque with Painted Woodpecker From Collier Co., Florida Dates to ~AD 650-750 Collection South Florida Archaeology Story This is a painti
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Alligator olseni is one of the best known extinct crocodilians. These fossils are an intermediate species between primitive and more recent alligators, and hold important clues to understanding alligator evolution. Summary Ancient Alligator Skull (Alligator olseni) From Gilchrist Co., Florida
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Museum scientists recently described the Gulf Coast Indigo Snake as a separate species from the similar Atlantic Coast snakes. These snakes are in decline due to habitat loss across the state, making it critical to understand the differences in populations for conservation efforts. Summary Gulf
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Books and recordkeeping were important in Spanish colonial daily life, but evidence is rare at archaeological sites. These books clasps may have secured important documents, bibles or other books. Summary Spanish Book Clasps From Puerto Real, Haiti and Nueva Cádiz, Venezuela Dates to 16th cent
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Chilkat blankets were the ultimate prestige objects on the Pacific Northwest Coast, being expensive and made of rare materials. Both men and women wore the blankets over the shoulder during dances and ceremonies. Summary Chilkat Blanket Made by Tlingit people, Alaska Dates to ~1850–1885 Colle
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The Lakota traditionally used dyed porcupine quills to ornament items such as tobacco pouches. Later, artists began to use glass beads acquired through trade with European-Americans. Summary Made by Lakota (Sioux) people, Great Plains, U.S. Dates to ~1880 Collection Ethnography Story Th
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