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The making of pottery at San Ildefonso

American Museum journal • 11 • Published In 1911 • Pages: 192-196

By: Spinden, Herbert Joseph.

Abstract
This article, written by a well-known archaeologist, is a description of the technique of pottery manufacture and design application by the Indians of the pueblo of San Ildefonso. As an introduction to the main theme of this article the author presents a brief statement in regard to the effects of European civilization upon the pueblo Indians. A description is then given pertinent to the topography of the area. Several excellent plates are to be found in this source illustrating a few varieties of San Ildefonso pottery, with an accompanying description of the meaning of the symbolic design elements.
Subjects
Topography and geology
Ceramic technology
Utensils
Representative art
culture
Tewa Pueblos
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1961; John Beierle; 2008
Field Date
ca. 1910
Coverage Date
1540-1910
Coverage Place
San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, United States
Notes
Herbert J. Spinden
LCCN
20020045
LCSH
Tewa Indians