About this object
Through careful recreation of these implements, we preserve the memory of the Ais and their sophisticated understanding of survival and adaptation in Florida's waters and wetlands.
Toolbox
The Ais people, who flourished along Florida's Indian River for centuries before European contact, crafted ingenious tools perfectly suited to the coastal environment they mastered. These replicas honor the skill and resourcefulness of the original inhabitants of what is now Martin County, reminding us of the rich Indigenous history that preceded Stuart's settlement in the late 1800s.
Through careful recreation of these implements, we preserve the memory of the Ais and their sophisticated understanding of survival and adaptation in Florida's waters and wetlands.
On display, lower level, Fishing section.
Come in and see it. Open every day, 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission: free.
| Object type | Toolbox |
|---|---|
| Accession no. | 2024.08.003 |
| Where to see it | Lower level, Fishing section |
| Provenance | Donated by Israel Mireles |
| Catalog description | Replica Ais Indian tools |