Ancient artifact returned to the Coeur d'Alene Tribe
An ancient mortar and pestle believed to be used by entire tribal communities recently was returned to the Coeur d'Alene Tribe by descendants of a Whitman County farmer who discovered it on his property 87 years ago. The Spokane Valley woman who returned it to the tribe said it was time for it to return home. She was apparently inspired to return the artifact after seeing the Coeur d'Alene Casino's recent expansion, including its display of tribal crafts and artifacts, tribal officials said.
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Cultural Awareness Director, Cliff SiJohn, talks about the ancient mortar and pestle that was donated to be on display at the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2011.
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These baby moccasins were on display at The Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel in Worley, Idaho on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2011. Moccasins were typically made out of deer, elk or moose skin.
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The beautifully detailed beadwork on these gloves is part of the display of artifacts at the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort and Hotel.
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Cultural Awareness Assistant, Shaina Nomee, talks about the collection of Indian artifacts on display at the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2011.
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Embroidered skunks were the topic of this set of gloves on display at the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011
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Cultural Awareness Assistant, Shaina Nomee, is silhouetted in a display at the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2011.
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