Illustrated Catalogue of the Collections Obtained from the Indians of New Mexico in 1880 / Second Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1880-81, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1883, pages 429-466

Name: Illustrated Catalogue of the Collections Obtained from the Indians of New Mexico in 1880 / Second Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1880-81, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1883, pages 429-466
Author: James Stevenson

By James Stevenson

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A detailed illustrated catalogue presents artifacts collected in New Mexico pueblos in 1880, organized by community and by material—stone, clay, bone, horn, and vegetal— with numbered entries describing metates, rubbing and smoothing stones, hammers, celts, pipes, and a wide range of pottery types (polished black, red, brown, and decorated wares). Each entry records form, manufacture, condition, and provenance; accompanying figures and a map show vessel shapes, tools, and textile work, while brief notes comment on use and archaeological context.

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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.