Alabama canebrake
Shown: Mississippian-era Native Americans in a ceremony at Moundville, celebrating a first fruits ceremony. Ornaments and possessions include shell gorget, coon tail, gorgets, sash, feathered bustle, copper squares, ax, monolithic green stone celt, woven cane fan, decorated fan, cane basket, forelock beads, roached hair, copper ornaments, copper gorgets, Moundville pots and more
Geologic period: Modern
About a thousand years ago, Alabama life was transformed by a new culture that spread east
from the Mississippi River Valley. Improved farming methods and new varieties of corn provided a more reliable food supply.
Ample food supported an expanding population and the development of complex religious and
political systems.
Mississippian societies dominated eastern North America for nearly six centuries. Some of their
huge ceremonial mounds can still be seen today.
Other samples of work for Alabama Department of Archives and History:
Alabama Department of Archives and History
624 Washington Ave.
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
334-242-4435
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