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Antique Framed Print : NATI2D-00249
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NATI2D-00249
Native American metates y manos, or grinding stones for corn, at San Luis Rey mission, California.
Digital photograph
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Media ID 5883433
© N.Carter/North Wind Picture Archives
American Indian Amerindian Artifact California Corn Food Grain Indian Maize Native Native American Spanish Mission Stone Tool West Western Grinding Stone Metate San Luis Rey Stone Tool
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.3cm (14.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of Native American heritage and history at San Luis Rey mission in California. The image showcases NATI2D-00249, featuring Native American metates y manos, which were grinding stones used for corn. These vintage artifacts provide a glimpse into the rich cultural traditions of indigenous peoples in the American West. The photograph beautifully portrays these historic tools that played a vital role in processing maize, an essential food source for Native Americans. The stone metate and mano symbolize not only sustenance but also resilience and resourcefulness. San Luis Rey mission stands as a testament to the Spanish influence on native communities during this period of history. This Catholic mission served as a meeting point between European settlers and indigenous tribes, fostering cultural exchange while also imposing new religious beliefs. As we admire this remarkable image, we are reminded of North America's diverse past and its deep connection to land and nourishment. It serves as a reminder that our understanding of history should always include perspectives from all those who have shaped it – including Amerindian cultures like those represented by these grinding stones. Let us appreciate this snapshot as more than just an antique relic; it is a window into the lives and traditions of Native Americans who thrived on these lands long before us.
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