452 CERTAIN ABORIGINAL MOUNDS, APALACHICOLA RIVER. 



scalloped margin. On the seven apices of the scallops have been an equal number 

 of small, rude animal-heads, all but one of which are missing. 



Vessel No. 15. — A vase of yellow ware (Fig. 102), with incised and punctate 

 decoration shown in diagram (Fig. 103). 



Vessel No. 16. — A dipper representing a section of a gourd. There is rude, 

 incised decoration in which the scroll figures. 



Vessel No. 20. — This interesting, mortuary vessel, 13.25 inches in height, 8.75 

 inches in maximum diameter (Fig. 104), with upright bird-head handle, was not 

 represented in the mound by its full complement of parts. Such portions as were 

 missing have been restored, but in no case has any opening been introduced, unless 



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Fig. 102. — Vessel No. 15. Mound near Chipola Cut-ofl". (About five-sixtlis size.; 



Fig. 103. — Vessel No. 15. Decoration. Mound near Chipola Cut-off. (Half size.) 



