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Image of several plants cultivated by native people. Image of Wood and Plant Fiber Fabric

Early Late Woodland, ca. A.D. 550 - 850 Newbridge Site, Greene County, Illinois

Image of early decorated ceramic jar fragment.

Early Decorated Ceramic Jar Fragment.

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