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Packboard- Chilkoot Trail, U.S. / Canada (Video)
Packing was one of the last indigenous controlled industries before the Klondike Gold Rush.
Cherokee Syllabary Typeset- Washington County, AR
Indigenous linguist, Sequoyah, developed the syllabary writing system to communicate with families affected by 30 years of Cherokee removal.
19th C. Footlocker Trunk- Carlisle Indian Industrial School, PA
Carlisle Indian Industrial School was the first federally funded boarding school designed to assimilate Native American children.
Jingle Dress Cones- Starkville, MS
Although Jingle Dresses are modern powwow wear, tinkler cones have adorned indigenous clothing since the 16th century.
Yamasee Bowl- Combahee River, SC
While in Florida, the Yamasee were associated with Lamar pottery, a style of mostly jars and bowls with thin walls and exterior surface decoration. After they moved to South Carolina, the Yamasee quickly adopted the Altamaha/San Marcos ceramics of their new home.
Abenaki Earring- Quebec, Canada
Earrings and nose rings were important additions to Abenaki outfits.
Chevron Bead- Parkin, AR
Based on historical texts and a single chevron bead, archaeologists believe that Parkin was de Soto's first venture into Arkansas.