Members of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone tribe have claimed cultural affiliation with the mummy and wished to give him a proper burial.

It’s part of an ancient tradition, and more - for some Native American tribes, a vital expression of their spirit. They have fought in every war the United States has waged since the nation began.

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