A Study of Pueblo Pottery as Illustrative of Zuñi Culture Growth. / Fourth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1882-83, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1886, pages 467-522

Name: A Study of Pueblo Pottery as Illustrative of Zuñi Culture Growth. / Fourth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1882-83, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1886, pages 467-522
Author: Frank Hamilton Cushing

By Frank Hamilton Cushing

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The study analyzes Pueblo (Zuñi) architectural and ceramic traditions, linking house forms, communal organization, and environmental constraints with pottery shapes, techniques, and ornament. It traces evolution from round, basket-inspired wickerware to coiled and corrugated earthenware, describes clay selection, mineral pigments, and firing methods, and shows how weaving patterns informed painted motifs and symbolic designs. Sections compare habitation types, manufacturing steps, and decorative terminology, supported by technical descriptions and illustrations that document material culture development and the functional as well as aesthetic logic behind form and surface decoration.

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Frank Hamilton Cushing

Frank Hamilton Cushing was an American ethnologist and archaeologist known for his pioneering work on the culture and traditions of the Zuñi people of New Mexico. He served as a key figure in the Bureau of Ethnology, where he contributed significantly to the understanding of Native American cultures through detailed studies and reports. His notable works include "A Study of Pueblo Pottery as Illustrative of Zuñi Culture Growth" and "Outlines of Zuñi Creation Myths," which explore the artistic and mythological aspects of Zuñi life. Cushing's immersive approach and firsthand experiences among the Zuñi have left a lasting impact on the field of anthropology.