82 CERTAIN ABORIGINAL MOUNDS OF THE GEORGIA COAST. 



Though the usual great central pit was represented in this mound by a very 

 moderate deposit of bones, yet in no other mound have we found so many grave-pits 

 of such size as in this one. 



Beginning 40 feet W. S. W., from the center, was a pit extending in 15 feet 

 and having a breadth of 25 feet 1 and a maximum depth of about 6 feet. In this 

 grave-pit were Burials Nos. 1, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15 and 22. The black band of which 

 we have spoken was distinctly present above this entire pit at a depth of about 2 

 feet below the surface of the mound, while at either side at the same level, over 

 undisturbed sand, it was entirely wanting for some distance. 



There were present a few local layers of oyster shells and one mainly of fresh- 

 water mussel shells (X), 13 inches by 20 inches by 10 inches thick. Its upper 

 margin was 9 inches below the surface. 



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Fig. 51. — Diagram of one-half of mound in King*s New Ground Field. 



Sherds found by us were coarse and either undecorated or cord-marked. The 

 complicated stamp was absent. 



We give detailed descriptions of burials in connection with the diagram, 

 omitting, as a rule, the size of pits : — 



Burial No. 1, 33 feet S. W. from the center, 2.5 feet down, skeleton of female, 

 head E. S. E., at full length on back, 5 feet 10 inches as it lay with feet partly 

 extended. 2 Right humerus parallel to body, with forearm up and across chest, 

 Left humerus along trunk, with left forearm flexed upward with hand to shoulder. 

 Right ankle crossing left. 



1 These and kindred measurements are, of course, approximate. 



2 These measurements of skeletons at length do not indicate individuals of unusual size. The 

 bones were not so closely in contact as in life, the shifting of the sand causing more or less separation. 



