Illustrated Catalogue of the Collections Obtained from the Pueblos of Zuni New Mexico and Wolpi Arizona in 1881

The book Illustrated Catalogue of the Collections Obtained from the Pueblos of Zuñi New Mexico and Wolpi Arizona in 1881 by James Stevenson provides a detailed inventory of archaeological and ethnological specimens collected during the field season of 1881. The collection includes various artifacts made of stone clay and other materials such as axes metates mortars mullers water jars water bottles and more. The catalog describes the intricate designs and uses of each item including their significance in Zuñi and Moki culture. The illustrations in the catalog depict the methods of using certain implements in arts and industries such as pottery polishing and drilling turquoise. The collection also includes hunting and war amulets representing animals of prey and gods of the hunt. The catalog highlights the craftsmanship and cultural importance of these artifacts providing valuable insights into the material culture of the Pueblo peoples in the late 19th century.