1836. (41372). Similar basket, bottom flat, and sides straighter than the preceding, decorated on the outside with oblique double serrate stripes.
1837-1838. 1837, ([41387]), and 1838, ([41392]). Baskets with straight margins, both with geometrical figures on the outside. The latter is shown in Fig. [530].
| Fig. 530 ([41392]) (⅓) | Fig. 531 ([41391]) (⅓) | Fig. 532 ([41390]) (⅓) |
1839. ([41390]). Fig. [532], water-vase with bowl-shaped base.
1840. ([41391]). Fig. [531] Basin with looped handle arising from the center of the inside; ornamented white ware.
STATUETTES.
The clay images or statuettes obtained from the Shinumo pueblos are not objects of worship as supposed by many persons, but appear to be used to adorn their dwellings just as similar articles are used by civilized races. This is evident from their form and ornamentation which rudely represent the ordinary clothing worn by these Indians, and in the female figures the usual mode of wearing the hair either in a bunch at the back of the head or in two wheel-shaped knots at the sides. In a few instances ear ornaments, made of pieces of shells or beads, are found attached to the ears.
I am not aware that these images are used in their dances or religious ceremonies. If they are objects of worship it must be in the family only, or a secret worship of which I obtained no information.
Images are introduced, however, in their dances and religious rites, but these are made of wood and highly ornamented, some of which were obtained and are hereafter described.
1841. (42026). Composed of the same clays of which the general pottery is made, with small lines of a brick-red color up and down the body; black lines over the shoulder and around the body, terminating so as to represent hands; small earlets, made of blue beads, suspended from the ears; face in white, with black spots to represent month and eyes; horn-shaped cap, extending obliquely back from the head. Represents a male figure.