They were very excited to see what their ancestors looked like. She said she's saddened some Nevada Indians don't share that attitude. She suspects the Nevada tribal leaders want to bury Spirit Cave Man and Wizard's Beach Man without further study because the ancient people don't seem to resemble the people of the modern tribes. But she said new theories about ancient people in North America shouldn't be a threat to the Indians' identity. She said further research, including DNA testing, may show the bonds between the ancient Nevadans and the Indians and the links among many groups of people.
People are always on the move.
That's how our remote ancestors got out of Africa. Long said she'll continue to create faces from skulls, whether ancient or modern. I want to help them tell those stories. The Reno Gazette-Journal, a Gannett Co. Inc. newspaper. Use of this site signifies agreement to terms of service.