BORN OF THE EARTH AND TOUCHED BY THE DEEP BLUE SKY

OUT OF YOUR DISTANT PAST I CAME TO YOU • YOUR MOTHER CORN


IN THESE WORDS THEY REMEMBERED THE MAIZE

These words on the other outside of the parapet are also taken from the Pawnee ritual of the Hako, and represent the gift of life through corn and children.

A bison bull grazes in with corn in the background.

The Native Americans introduced the European settlers to corn, and it continues to be a primary crop among many Nebraksa farmers.

A Buffalo Bull, by Lee Lawrie; West parapet, West side, surrounding the North Staircase

 

 

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