Sixth annual report of the Bureau of ethnology. (1888 N 06 / 1884-1885) by Powell et al.

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Editor Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902
Contributor Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Contributor Dorsey, James Owen, 1848-1895
Contributor Holmes, William Henry, 1846-1933
Contributor Thomas, Cyrus, 1825-1910
Title Sixth annual report of the Bureau of ethnology. (1888 N 06 / 1884-1885)
Contents Report of the Director -- Ancient art of the province of Chiriqui / William H. Holmes -- A study of the textile art in its relation to the development of form and ornament / William H. Holmes -- Aids to the study of the Maya codices / Cyrus Thomas -- Osage traditions / Rev. J. Owen Dorsey -- The central Eskimo / Dr. Franz Boas.
Credits Richard Tonsing, PM for Bureau of American Ethnology and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology" by J. W. Powell is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive report details the Bureau's activities and findings regarding ethnological studies, primarily focusing on North American Indian tribes during the fiscal year 1884-1885. It covers various aspects such as field work, linguistic studies, archaeological explorations, and the publications produced, providing an in-depth analysis of the cultural, linguistic, and artistic practices of Native American peoples. The opening of the report includes a letter of transmittal, along with an introduction that outlines the Bureau's ongoing research efforts among North American Indians. It describes the systematic operations related to mound explorations, linguistic fieldwork, and cultural studies undertaken across different tribes. Moreover, specific details about various assistants and their contributions to the research are highlighted, indicating a collaborative effort in documenting the languages, traditions, and artifacts of Native Americans, all of which serve as an invaluable resource for anthropologists and historians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject Indian textile fabrics -- North America
Subject Decoration and ornament
Subject Textile industry
Subject Textile fabrics
Subject Indians of Central America -- Panama
Subject Indian pottery -- Panama
Subject Chiriquí (Panama : Province) -- Antiquities
Subject Codex Dresdensis Maya
Subject Maya language
Subject Osage Indians -- Folklore
Subject Osage language -- Texts
Subject Eskimos -- Canada
Subject Eskimos -- Music
Category Text
EBook-No. 51390
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 29, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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