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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
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Bring the rich history of Native American culture into your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring the captivating image of NATI2D-00249 from North Wind Picture Archives, this mug showcases the intriguing metates y manos, or grinding stones, used for corn preparation at the historic San Luis Rey mission in California. Each mug holds your favorite beverage and serves as a stunning conversation starter, allowing you to relive the past with every sip. Embrace the beauty of this digital photograph and add a touch of history to your morning ritual.
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Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
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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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