Ornamental Ceremonial
Hair styles were as important to prehistoric people as they are to us today. Bone hair pins held the hair style in place and were symbols of status. The hair pins had delicate designs and different shapes. Hair pins held a hair design in place. These were very common...
Ornamental Ceremonial
Today, fancy jewelry with precious stones is a symbol of wealth and status – just like in prehistoric times. This shell pendant was the centerpiece of a necklace of shell beads worn by a man with important social standing in the community. These pendants are made from...
Ornamental Ceremonial
Remains of a few prehistoric clubs of this design were found buried in the muck of the Key Marco site in South Florida. They found over 1,000 wooden artifacts preserved in the muck. Our club is a faithful re-creation based on the archaeological remains of the clubs...
Ornamental Ceremonial
Many styles of round gorgets were made along the southern and eastern coasts of the United States. The tubular beads were cut and drilled from the central column of the left-handed whelk shell with a great expenditure of time and energy. Our gorgets are made from the...
Food Preparation
Corn and other plant seeds were ground into meal and flour for cooking using a wooden mortar and pestle. This process was used for thousands of years in food preparation.Great for hands-on participation especially for children. Practically indestructible. Wooden...