Name/Title
SKULLEntry/Object ID
NO # SKULL 5Description
HUMAN/NO MANDIBLE/7 TEETH/TAG SAYS "SKULL, SACRAMENTO, CALIF., COLLECTED BY C.P. SMITH"/NO # MANDIBLE 8 POSSIBLY GOES WITH THIS SKULL
Maxillary teeth that are present:
Right: Canine, premolar 1 and 2, molar 2. Molar 1 and 3 lost during life, socket almost completely closed. Significant wear on occlusal surface and on buccal surface of canine
Left: canine, premolar 1 and 2. Molars were lost during life, sockets are completely healed. Significant wear on teeth.
Periodontal disease
Right third molar location is swollen.
Evidence of modeling clay at mandibular fossae.
Sutures are almost completely fused.Collection
ARCHAEOLOGYEthnography
Cultural Region
City
SacramentoState/Province
CaliforniaNotes
There are historical records in the NAGPRA files that show previous attempts at affiliation with the Miwok.Dimensions
Height
6-1/4 inWidth
6 inLength
8 in