Lothrop, S. K. (Samuel Kirkland), 1892-1965 · New York, Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation · leaf 208
ent the facial tattooing or painting with which the natives were accustomed to adorn themselves (see page 38). The two common forms of decoration of the chin, one wedge- shape and the other like an inverted T, are shown in pi. xxn, a, b. PL XXIV calls for special comment. In the first place, the… … Fig. 32. — Nicoya Polychrome Ware, Nicoya peninsula, Costa Rica. (Diameter, 8 in.) employed are most unusual. While gray is used sparingly to fill the spaces outlined in brown or black, this is the only instance I know in which it is employed for the outlines. Blue also is exceed- ingly rare, and…
Indian pottery · Pottery
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