The anthropology of Kodiak Island
An edition of The anthropology of Kodiak Island (1900)
By Aleš Hrdlička
Publish Date
1979
Publisher
AMS Press
Language
eng
Pages
486
Description:
This book describes the actual excavation of the Koniag and/or Aleut village sites including not only finding stone lamps, whale vertebrae bowls, stone knives and scrapers but also mumified remains of inhabitants. Also describes the in-ground barabara or dwellings used with driftwood or whalebone roof supports.
subjects: Koniagmiut Eskimos, Anthropometry, Antiquities, Ancient civilizations, Indian dance, Religion, Frontier and pioneer life, Folklore, African Americans, Cattle brands
People: Koniag or Aleut
Places: Kodiak (Alaska), Alaska, Kodiak, Kodiak Island (Alaska), Numerous village sites around Kodiak Island
Times: 1000 to 5000 years ago