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SHIPPING AVAILABLE > A group of -12- shards and pieces of what is identified by the prior owner as Indian Pottery, acquired in 1995 from the Toledo Bens, Lanana Creek and Mud Island areas, as well as Fort Adams on the river side.
Mud Island is a small community located along Lanana Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas ~ The specific location is a bit unclear, as Mud Island doesn't appear on most modern maps. However, historical records and local knowledge suggest that it was situated along the banks of Lanana Creek, likely near the present-day intersection of Highway 21 and FM 225 ~ This area is known for its clay deposits, which were historically used by Native Americans, particularly the Caddo people, for creating pottery. The presence of these clay deposits and the proximity to Lanana Creek would have made Mud Island an ideal location for pottery production.
Lanana Creek is a stream in Nacogdoches County, Texas, in the United States. It flows from its source near Cushing, Texas, to its confluence with the Angelina River near Chireno, Texas.
Toledo Bend refers to the Toledo Bend Reservoir, a large man-made lake located on the Sabine River between Texas and Louisiana. It is the largest man-made body of water in the South and the fifth largest by surface area in the United States
The area around Toledo Bend Reservoir has a rich history of Native American inhabitation. Several tribes resided in this region before European colonization:
Caddo: The Caddo people were the most prominent group in the area, known for their agricultural practices, sophisticated pottery, and mound-building traditions. Their territory extended across parts of present-day Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
Adai (Adaes): This indigenous group lived in the lands between the Sabine and Red Rivers, which now encompass the Toledo Bend region. They were known for their unique language and cultural practices.
Atakapan: This group inhabited the coastal regions of southwestern Louisiana and southeastern Texas. While not as numerous as the Caddo, they had a significant presence in the area.
The area around Fort Adams, Mississippi, was primarily inhabited by the Natchez people before European colonization.
The Natchez were a unique and complex society with a hierarchical social structure and a highly developed agricultural system. They were known for their distinctive ceremonial practices, including mound-building and ritualistic human sacrifice.
The Natchez Grand Village, located near Natchez, Mississippi, was a major ceremonial and political center for the Natchez people. It consisted of multiple mounds, including a large temple mound, and served as the residence of the Great Sun, the paramount chief of the Natchez.
The arrival of European settlers, particularly the French, in the early 18th century disrupted the Natchez way of life. Conflicts arose between the Natchez and the French, culminating in the Natchez Revolt of 1729, which led to the dispersal and decline of the Natchez people.
While the Natchez were the primary inhabitants of the area, other Native American groups, such as the Choctaw and Chickasaw, also had a presence in the region. However, their settlements were not as concentrated in the immediate vicinity of Fort Adams.
The establishment of Fort Adams itself further displaced the Natchez people and contributed to the erosion of their culture and way of life. Today, the Natchez people are primarily located in Oklahoma, where they were forcibly relocated in the 19th century.
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