Prehistoric Cultures of The City of Wildwood St. Louis County, Missouri
galena from the upper Meramec River valley. Hematite, the softest variety of iron ore, was used to produce a red pigment for secular and religious purposes, and for plummets (net sinkers). Galena (lead) was utilized to produce ornaments. Additionally, it was ground and added to objects to give them a glittery effect or used as a pigment.