Ancient art of the province of Chiriqui, Colombia / Sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1884-1885, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1888, pages 3-188

The study surveys the archaeology and material culture of Chiriquí province, summarizing geography, literature, and local burial practices before cataloguing grave types, human remains, and the placement of relics. It provides detailed typologies and illustrations of stone implements, gold and copper ornaments, bronze objects, and diverse ceramic wares, describing manufacturing techniques, forms, decoration, and vessel functions. Miscellaneous artifacts such as spindle whorls, figurines, stools, and musical instruments receive focused treatment, while vase imagery emphasizes animal and grotesque motifs. Plates and figure captions accompany systematic analyses and a concise concluding résumé.