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15 Slave Heirlooms That Reveal America’s Tragic History

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14. Wooden Tools and Carvings

14. Wooden Tools and Carvings
Carved wooden artifacts embody cultural heritage, resilience, and personal agency within African American communities.

Carved wooden spoons, bowls, and folk art items provided comfort and a sense of agency. Some were inscribed with names or symbols. These artifacts are celebrated in The Legacy Museum’s collection, which showcases items like a carved wooden face jug from the 19th century, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and resilience of African American communities (museumandmemorial.eji.org).

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