The Mystery Of Geronimo’s Missing Skull — And The DNA Test That Could Finally Reveal The Truth
He was also photographed in various traditional and traditional-influenced dress.
The visual record of his appearance at Fort Sill is reasonably extensive.
The items described in the 1918 letter — bit and saddle horn — suggest specifically equestrian objects.
These would be consistent with someone who wanted to take items that could be identified as associated with a famous Apache horseman.
Whether the items at Skull and Bones — if they exist — can be traced to a specific individual through material analysis is uncertain.
Forensic analysis of historic objects can sometimes yield information about the materials, manufacturing techniques, and wear patterns that help establish provenance.