A Case Study of Human Remains from the Aronin Site (11-Gr-5): Health Status of Removal Period Potawatomi

1. Trisha Revelle A Case Study of Human Remains from the Aronin Site (11-Gr-5): Health Status of Removal Period Potawatomi

2. Site and Materials 1. 2. • Aronin Site • Salvage recovery • Burials • Potawatomi connection • Focus on Individual E

3. Goals • Biological Profile • Paleopathology • Biocultural Perspective • Lack of Research • Bioarchaeology and Paleopathology • Indian Removal Period Significance

4. 4. Potawatomi 3. • Origins • Territory • Subsistence • Settlement Patterns • Ongoing Contact

5. Methods • Preservation • Sex • Age at death • Stature • Ancestry • Paleopathology • Biocultural Comparison

6. Biological Profile • Taphonomic Condition: Excellent • Sex: Male

7. Biological Profile • Age Range: 21-57 years • Stature: 5’5” - 5’10” • Ancestry: American Indian • Identity 5.

8. Paleopathology • Pacconian pits • Osteoarthritis • Strenuous use of the pectoral girdle • Periostitis of ribs

9. Paleopathology • Vertebral fractures 6.

10. Paleopathology • Sacral reconstruction • Foot injury

11. Dental Pathology • Dental Wear • Tooth Loss • Dental Caries • Hypoplasias • Nutrition

12. Conclusion • Active, physically demanding lifestyle • Reliance on carbohydrate rich foods • Stressful period in childhood • Contribution • Further Research

13. Acknowledgements • Dr. Jennifer Rehg • Dawn Cobb • Faculty at SIUE • My Family

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