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NATI2D-00249
Native American metates y manos, or grinding stones for corn, at San Luis Rey mission, California.
Digital photograph
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
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
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the rich history and culture of the Native American people to your home or office with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. Featuring the captivating image of NATI2D-00249 from North Wind Picture Archives, this print showcases a pair of intricately designed metates y manos, or grinding stones, used for corn preparation at the historic San Luis Rey mission in California. Our high-quality metal prints are not just beautiful works of art, but also durable and long-lasting, adding a unique and modern touch to any space. Experience the vibrant colors and stunning detail of this digital photograph in a new way with our metal print. Order yours today and make a statement with this timeless piece of Native American heritage.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) 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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