[JimSEA]

Interesting article! I assume that the amulets have been compared with East Asian Buddhist amulet types (beyond just the style of hair)? The point would be that the hair style might have changed after the Asians coming to America but the amulet type might be similar. Also, even though this is dated prior to the Chinook culture, the Northwest cultures were quite advanced and could have merged with the fishermen after several generations??

[blam]

"Also, even though this is dated prior to the Chinook culture, the Northwest cultures were quite advanced and could have merged with the fishermen after several generations??"

That's what I would expect also.