A Burial Cave in Baja California by William C. Massey and Carolyn M. Osborne

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Author Massey, William C.
Author Osborne, Carolyn M.
LoC No. 61063558
Title A Burial Cave in Baja California
The Palmer Collection, 1887
Series Title Anthropological Records, Vol. 16, No. 8
Credits Produced by Colin Bell, Joseph Cooper, Anne Storer and the
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Summary "A Burial Cave in Baja California" by William C. Massey and Carolyn M. Osborne is a scientific publication, specifically an archaeological report, produced in the late 20th century. The book details the findings of Dr. Edward Palmer's excavation at Bahía de Los Angeles in Baja California, where he unearthed a burial cave containing skeletal remains and a variety of artifacts used by the extinct Indigenous peoples of the region. The work emphasizes the ethnographic and archaeological significance of the Palmer Collection, shedding light on the life and customs of the Borjeño tribe, who inhabited this arid environment. The content of the book outlines the archaeological context of the burial cave and offers a comprehensive analysis of the artifacts discovered, including stone pipes, bone implements, and decorative shell objects. The authors discuss the burial practices, the orientation of the skeletons, and the materials associated with the interments, suggesting a ceremonial significance. They also examine the environmental challenges faced by the indigenous populations, revealing how historical trade and cultural practices shaped their survival in the difficult landscape of Baja California. Overall, this detailed study enriches our understanding of the region's prehistory and the cultural legacy of the Native American tribes that once thrived there. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject Indians of Mexico -- Antiquities
Subject Indians of Mexico -- Mexico -- Baja California (Peninsula)
Subject Baja California (Mexico : Peninsula) -- Antiquities
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EBook-No. 30385
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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