Gatschet, Albert S. (Albert Samuel), 1832-1907 · [Philadelphia] : American Philosophical Society · leaf 8
ch, according to the Indian custom, had been buried with the dead." Small objects made by this people, especially bone carvings, have lately come into Mr. Howley's possession which attract attention through their peculiar form and nice finish. He thinks they were used as pendants to their deer-skin… … Perforated circular pieces of bone and shell accompanied the above carvings, also some red ochre tied up in small packages encased in birch bark, and some neatly made birch bark cups of an oval pattern and red- ochred. Also a small iron knife and tomahawk with wooden handles. Some of the above…
Beothuk Indians · Beothuk language · English language
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