Q: What are the origins of elk teeth? Q: What are the origins of the shells (cowrie and dentalium)? Two elk teeth remain after everything else has crumbled to dust… and for that reason the elk tooth has become an emblem of long life. When a child is born, its parents desire long life for […]
Most visitors come to our museum to explore our collection of more than 7,000 firearms. But if you’re not a gun aficionado, never fear, because we have an additional 15,000 artifacts that might surprise you! While most are ammunition, animal mounts, or military accouterments, every once in a while the most unexpected items can be […]