Pictographs of the North American Indians. A preliminary paper / Fourth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1882-83, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1886, pages 3-256

Name: Pictographs of the North American Indians. A preliminary paper / Fourth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1882-83, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1886, pages 3-256
Author: Garrick Mallery

By Garrick Mallery

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This paper surveys Indigenous pictorial traditions across North America and neighboring regions, documenting the geographic distribution of rock carvings and paintings and notable local examples. It examines materials and techniques—carving, painting, pigments, tattooing—and the objects and surfaces used, from stone to skin and bark. Images are categorized by subject and purpose, including mnemonic charts, seasonal winter counts, treaties and war records, totemic and religious signs, personal and property marks, and everyday life. Comparative cases, interpretation methods, authenticity issues, and practical suggestions for field observers conclude the study.

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Garrick Mallery

Garrick Mallery was an American ethnologist and researcher known for his significant contributions to the study of Native American cultures. He served as a member of the Bureau of Ethnology, where he focused on the communication methods of Indigenous peoples. Mallery's notable works include "Pictographs of the North American Indians," which explores the symbolic representations used by Native Americans, and "Sign Language Among North American Indians," which compares Indigenous sign languages with those of other cultures. His research has been influential in understanding the linguistic and cultural practices of Native American tribes.