As time progressed in North America, indigenous peoples had settled into each corner of the land, developing complex societies along the way.
Along the Pacific coast, the salmon fishery was at the heart of life, and tribes took to plank house villages as their homes.
Some of the traditional tools of the fishing trade are seen here.
While other tools, such as mallets or mortars, are found here.
The Museum has partnered with a west coast community called shishalh. Remains of four people were found some years ago, buried with a wealth of beads, suggesting they were a family of importance. The remains were scanned and returned to the community. The scans, in collaboration with the community, have recreated the faces of people who lived 4000 years ago.
A video examines how the remains were found, the process of studying them, and their meaning to the community.
And here are their faces, digitally saved across time. And it's not just a picture- they move, blink, breathe, and look out at you across time. The result is remarkable.
A marvelous exhibit. The faces in the last part of your post have a very noble look. To see them come alive must have been an extraordinary experience.
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DeleteThey look like Indonesian that cross the ocean to Australia as aboriginal
ReplyDeleteThey would have come from there long ago.
DeleteA good deal of thought has gone into these exhibits. Few people realize just how deeply important the salmon is to the very identify of west coast indigenous people. David Suzuki covered it well on one of his “The Nature of Things” shows.
ReplyDeleteIt was essential.
Delete...archaeology is an interesting study!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteThe faces are great.
ReplyDeleteThey are.
DeleteWhat an incredible display. They look like they might start talking.
ReplyDeleteThey do.
DeleteIt is impressive how the faces have been brought back to life using 4,000 year old remains.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite a technique.
DeleteSuch a fascinating technique, William.
ReplyDeleteThat it is.
DeleteIt is an impressive exhibit! Take care, stay warm and safe. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteRecreating ancient faces is a strange feeling of time circling around to being more real than before. Good photos
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteLovely exhibit about the First Peoples ~ we need to honor them more ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
We do.
DeleteAboriginal history has been long and this is a great summary.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteSuch amazing people. Thank you for your inspiring post!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteAmazing how technology helps us relate to our past.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteFishing and water are a source of life to many cultures. Here the Maori are big on fishing and foraging for shellfish.
ReplyDeleteSuch is often the case.
DeleteRemarkable job on the faces for sure,
ReplyDeleteVery much so.
DeleteThe faces are so good aren't they.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
They are.
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