In this diorama, a man skins a deer. Note the domesticated dog in the lower right. Grain made up an important part of the diet, supplemented by venison, fish, and other proteins. This recreation shows maize being grounded in preparation for making unleavened bread akin to a modern tortilla. Note also the homes of ordinary people.
Most evidence suggests that children led rather care-free lives.
Toys have been found amidst Cahokian artifacts. The recognition of childhood as a separate stage of human development is often a marker of a self-sufficient community that does not need their labor for survival. These children are frolicking through the city. Another indication of Cahokia's wealth is the interest in which its people placed in adorning and decorating themselves. Note the piercings and tattoos Religious life was also important.