A Burial Cave in Baja California / The Palmer Collection, 1887

The authors present analysis of human remains and associated artifacts excavated from a small coastal cave in north-central Baja California collected in the late 19th century. They situate the material within Peninsular Yuman (Borjeño) ethnographic context, describe the cave and its seven partially disturbed burials, and catalogue stone, bone, shell, potsherds, wood, cordage, netting, and textile items. Special attention is given to netting, matting, hair and feathered garments, and cordage techniques, with illustrations and maps. Comparative discussion addresses regional artifact distributions and possible interregional contacts across the Gulf, concluding the assemblage aligns with known local cultural traditions.