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Originally Posted by jpop43
For some historical perspective and for the sake of dating, we believe that the scene engraved on the ball depicts the Great Sioux Uprising that took place in Minnesota in 1862. If so, than the size and style of the ball matches perfectly to the era in which it was created...within a few years for sure.
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The engraving has NOTHING to do with the Great Sioux Uprising of 1862. It is simply the state seal and motto of Minnesota "L etoile du nord" (Star of the North) adopted in 1861. I agree with your approximate date but not the reasoning for the image on the ball. It's the state seal, nothing more.
http://www.netstate.com/states/mottoes/mn_motto.htm