Eight pieces of catlinite that have been fashioned into beads and pendants.

Title: Catlinite beads

Source : Huron-Wendat Museum

Year: 2011

Description:
Catlinite is a stone that is only found in present day Wisconsin and Minnesota. Much sought after, it was traded as far away as here in Québec. It was used to make sacred pipes and also jewellery.

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