Zuñi Fetiches / Second Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1880-1881, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1883, pages 3-45

Name: Zuñi Fetiches / Second Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1880-1881, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1883, pages 3-45
Author: Frank Hamilton Cushing

By Frank Hamilton Cushing

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A descriptive account presents the Zuñi religious worldview and fetish system, portraying a cosmology in which humans, animals, plants, and elements form an interrelated, graded life. It explains the origins and powers of animal-shaped fetishes, classifies prey gods linked to six regions and to hunting, and recounts myths that explain the distribution of game. Detailed attention is given to material forms, ritual practices, priestly roles, ceremonial hunts, and amulets used for protection and success.

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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.