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North America

Guided visit

How do students attend school in the far north? How is family life structured among the Plains peoples? What happens when someone gets sick? And how is it different from how we do things in Europe?

Students encounter the diverse societies of the North American continent—their material culture, stories, and ways of life. They reflect on differences and similarities with their own lives. Impressive objects such as a towering totem pole and a sealskin kayak bring the story of North America to life.

Husk face
 
 
Husk face, 1789/now, Onondaga (USA), corn husks & fabric