Large logs were carved out to create a grinding bowl for corn used as a mortar and pestle. The Algonkins were more hunters, however, the tribe did manage some crops to help with feeding their people through the long winter months.

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Large logs were carved out to create a grinding bowl for corn used as a mortar and pestle. The Algonkins were more hunters, however, the tribe did manage some crops to help with feeding their people through the long winter months.

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