An excerpt from the FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT, BUREAU
OF ETHNOLOGY, TO THE SECRETARY OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, 1883-'84, J. W.
POWELL, DIRECTOR, WASHINGTON. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, 1887
, P 52.
The skeleton found lying in the middle of the
floor of the vault was of unusually large size, "measuring 7 feet 6 inches
in length and 19 inches between the shoulder sockets." It had also been
inclosed in a wrapping or coffin of bark, remains of which were still
distinctly visible. It lay upon the back, head east, legs together, and arms by
the sides. There were six heavy bracelets on each wrist; four others were found
under the head, which, together with a spear-point of black flint, were incased
in a mass of mortar like substance, which had evidently been wrapped in some
textile fabric. On the breast was a copper gorget (Fig.21). In each baud were
three spear-heads of black flint, and others were about the head, knees, and
feet. Near the right hand were two hematite celts, and on the shoulder were
three large and thick plates of mica. About the shoulders, waist, and thighs
were numerous minute perforated shells and shell beads.
Fig. 21.— Copper gorgot from mound, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
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