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Is it an artifact? Pottery Decoration – Video

Ever wondered how old a potsherd was? Dr. Connie Arzigian discusses the different designs and tools used by Native Americans to make pottery over the past 2500 years in Wisconsin. Check the timestamps in the YouTube video description to see how the styles changed over time.

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