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base gradually merging into each other so as to give a uniform surfaoe, 

 both within and without. In addition to this curving- of the ends there is 

 also at one end a prow-like projection which is very symmetrical, and 

 greatly adds to the boat-like appearance of the specimen. Extending 

 along either side and starting from this projection is a raised rim that is flat 

 upon its surface in front, but somewhat curved upon the sides of the vessel. 

 This rim has been originally marked by numerous closely arranged incised 

 lines, extending transversely across it. These are now nearly obliterated in 

 some places, and are not distinctly seen, except on careful examination. 

 This specimen measures, in extreme length, 9.5 inches ; in width, 4.9 inches; 

 height, exteriorly, at the middle of sides, 2 inches; at the projecting end, 

 3.1 inches; at the curved end, 2.9 inches. 



Another boat-shaped utensil was found in "Bonanza No. 1," La Patera, 

 in close contiguity to the canoe mentioned in Dr. Yarrow's report, but was 

 unfortunately broken in transit to Washington. It has, however, been 

 mended, and is in the National Museum. It is about twice the length of 

 the one just described, which it resembles, though it is without the promi- 

 nent prow.* 



Fig. 15, Plate YI, represents an irregularly oval bowl, of excellent 

 workmanship, so far as uniformity of width of sides and general smoothing 

 of the surfaces extend, but the want of symmetry is very marked. The 

 rim is now ipiite smooth and flat, and its undulating character, in connection 

 witli the unsymmetrical shaping of the bowl itself, is apparently not the 

 result of fracture, but intentional. This seems the more probable, as a 

 faintly discernible incised line runs parallel to the rim for a short distance 

 on one side. A shallow indentation on each side of the rim has the ap- 

 pearance of grooves for asphaltum, such as we have already noticed 

 on the large sandstone mortars. This specimen measures, in extreme 



"Another specimen of these finely finished boat-shaped utensils was found in a grave on Santa 

 Catalina, by Jlr. Schumacher, and sent to the Peabody Museum, in 1677. (P. M., 13270.) This vessel is 

 8.5 inches long, 2.75 inches wide, and 3.25 inches deep at the ends, which arc .5 of an inch higher than the 

 sides. The sides are .25 of an inch thick, and the vessel is hollowed to a depth of 1.5 inches. The mate- 

 rial is steatite. The perfect construction and shape of this vessel afford almost convincing evidence of 

 its representing the boats of the islanders. The still later exploration of the island of Santa Catalina 

 has furnished, among other articles, a large boat-shaped vessel over two feet in length. This was ob- 

 tained at the ancient quarry ou the island, and is of particular interest, as it is not a finished piece of 

 work ; the exterior having been cut into shape while the interior is only partly excavated. — F. W. P. 



