Illustrated Catalogue of the Collections Obtained from the Indians of New Mexico And Arizona in 1879 / Second Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1880-81, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1883, pages 307-428

Name: Illustrated Catalogue of the Collections Obtained from the Indians of New Mexico And Arizona in 1879 / Second Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1880-81, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1883, pages 307-428
Author: James Stevenson

By James Stevenson

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A detailed illustrated catalogue records 2,858 objects collected from Indigenous communities in New Mexico and Arizona during 1879, with descriptive entries and accompanying photographs and maps. It inventories pottery varieties and their raw materials, stone implements and their lithologies, basketry, textiles, food-preparation tools, ornaments, musical and ceremonial objects, pigments, clays, and other domestic and ritual artifacts. Entry notes address probable ancient versus modern manufacture, functional uses, and collection context, while occasional mineralogical and comparative observations are provided to aid identification, classification, and understanding of material technology.

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James Stevenson

James Stevenson was an American ethnologist and researcher known for his contributions to the study of Native American cultures, particularly those of the Southwestern United States. He served as an ethnologist for the Bureau of Ethnology, where he documented various aspects of Indigenous life and practices. His notable works include "Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians," which explores Navajo rituals and art forms. Stevenson's detailed catalogues, such as the "Illustrated Catalogue of the Collections Obtained from the Indians of New Mexico and Arizona in 1879," provide valuable insights into the artifacts and cultural practices of Native American tribes during the late 19th century.