This chest depicts the story of Elum in 3-D. Elum was a small creature who defied the position given him in the order of things. He recreated himself first, to a creaure that benefitted mankind (the Mule), then beyond (thus the Bird in flight). The base shows the Sachem holding the story above. The Eastern Indian inspired door was believed to have been done by an outside artisian. PREV | TOUR | NEXT