Catalogo de los Objetos Etnologicos y Arqueologicos Exhibidos por la Expedición Hemenway

Name: Catalogo de los Objetos Etnologicos y Arqueologicos Exhibidos por la Expedición Hemenway
Author: Jesse Walter Fewkes

By Jesse Walter Fewkes

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The catalogue assembles ethnological and archaeological descriptions of objects gathered by a field expedition to northeastern Arizona, centering on the sedentary Pueblo (Hopi) communities. It combines artifact inventory entries with contextual essays on mesa-top settlements, subsistence, local flora and fauna, and funerary and architectural remains; archaeological finds are compared with contemporary material culture to demonstrate continuity. The text documents excavation contexts, ceramic typologies, ritual paraphernalia, and village organization, offering both object-level descriptions and broader interpretations of cultural persistence and change across ancestral ruins and living communities.

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Jesse Walter Fewkes

Jesse Walter Fewkes was an American archaeologist and ethnologist known for his extensive studies of Native American cultures, particularly in the Southwestern United States. He served as a prominent figure in the Bureau of American Ethnology and contributed significantly to the understanding of prehistoric and historic indigenous peoples. Fewkes is recognized for his detailed reports and investigations, including works such as "Antiquities of the Mesa Verde National Park," which explores the archaeological significance of the region. His research not only documented ancient structures but also delved into the cultural practices of tribes like the Hopi, making him a key figure in the field of American archaeology.