290 CERTAIN ABORIGINAL REMAINS OF THE NW. FLORIDA COAST. 



absent. These portions have since been restored (Fig. 260). Around;the lower part 

 of the vessel is a rattlesnake in relief, given diagrammatically in Fig. 261, with 

 head, rattles and button distinctly shown. On the head and tail of the reptile are 

 symbols of the bird. While these may be intended to designate the plumed serpent, 



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Fig. 256.— Vessel No. 10. Hall mountl. (About two-thirds size.) 



