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The shape and proportions of 



intended to represent the toucan 

 the beak and the number and position of the toes, however, are 

 sufficient evidence that the bird which formed the model of the 

 artist, did not belong to the zygodactylous order. The pipe 

 shows three toes in front and the bill is short and stout. The 

 builders of the mounds probably possessed their aviaries which, 

 like those of the ancient Mexicans, doubtless supplied a number 

 of species which Were capable of domestication. 



—Monitor Pipe. 



Several of the images, h< 

 of familiar animals. " Not only are the features of the various 

 animals represented faithfully, but their peculiarities and habits 

 are in some degree exhibited." 1 In one pipe we recognize the 

 otter with a fish in his mouth (Fig. 2). The tufted heron is seen 

 in the position of devouring a fish (Fig. 3). " Nothing can sur- 

 pass the truthfulness and delicacy of the sculpture. The minutest 

 feathers are shown; the articulations of the legs of the bird, as 



Fig. 3.— Heron Pipe. Fig 



also the gills, fins and scales of the fish, are represented." 2 The 

 hawk is shown in the act of tearing a smaller bird. 3 The beaver 

 also figures in the collection (Fig. 4), as also do the bear, panther, 

 wolf, wild-cat, elk, opossum and squirrel; the buzzard, crow, 

 eagle, falcon, owl, raven, duck, grouse, parroquet and swallow; 

 the serpent (rattlesnake), turtle, frog, toad and a number of other 

 animals which have been readily recognized. The sockets of the 



