The American Antiquarian and Oriental Journal, Volume 22Stephen Denison Peet, J. O. Kinnaman Jameson & Morse, 1900 - America |
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... rank placed him above all necessity of working for his living . " Hunian sacrifices were made for the benefit of the dead . Some animals were venerated . We have quoted thus fully , because there is hardly 18 THE AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN .
... rank placed him above all necessity of working for his living . " Hunian sacrifices were made for the benefit of the dead . Some animals were venerated . We have quoted thus fully , because there is hardly 18 THE AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN .
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... animal faces . Bells of bronze are numerous and present pierced work and incised and relief decoration ; they are usually four sided , with the sides straight but widening downward . One specimen , measuring seven and five - eighth ...
... animal faces . Bells of bronze are numerous and present pierced work and incised and relief decoration ; they are usually four sided , with the sides straight but widening downward . One specimen , measuring seven and five - eighth ...
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... animal figures are often represented . The designs are closely crowded ; no space is left undecorated , as small designs are worked in between the larger patterns . The tip of the tusk is frequently cut to represent a bearded man ...
... animal figures are often represented . The designs are closely crowded ; no space is left undecorated , as small designs are worked in between the larger patterns . The tip of the tusk is frequently cut to represent a bearded man ...
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... animal . Height 2412 inches . PLAQUES : Fig . 1. Natives are represented as gathering fruit ; one is cutting , the other is carrying one away . The fruit is somewhat melon shaped , but ribbed . The specimen is probably unique ...
... animal . Height 2412 inches . PLAQUES : Fig . 1. Natives are represented as gathering fruit ; one is cutting , the other is carrying one away . The fruit is somewhat melon shaped , but ribbed . The specimen is probably unique ...
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... animals of the forest . And they were just as shy and frightened as these same animals , when they were put into a tub of water for a good bath before being sent to bed at night . In the morning , the new comers were always found asleep ...
... animals of the forest . And they were just as shy and frightened as these same animals , when they were put into a tub of water for a good bath before being sent to bed at night . In the morning , the new comers were always found asleep ...
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