The anthropology of Kodiak Island
An edition of The anthropology of Kodiak Island (1900)
By Aleš Hrdlička
Publish Date
1944
Publisher
The Wistar institute of anatomy and biology
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