7. Maguey hut type of granary. This structure, made 
almost entirely from the various parts of the maguey or 
century plant, was found in use as a maize granary among 
the farmers of southern Puebla and northern Oaxaca in 
a markedly semi-arid area (Bandelier 1884). 
8. Cylindrical or square open granaries with upright 
poles. This type of semi-permanent structure is reported 
in use among the Tepehuanes of Durango (Lumholtz 
1902). 
b. ‘Temporary methods of storage 
1. Tapanco, loft and interior of house. It seems that 
the following Indian groups used this method of storing 
maize, as no other type of granary is known among them; 
Tarascans of Michoacan; Zapotecs, Huaves and Chon- 
tales of Oaxaca; and Totonacs of northern Veracruz. 
2. Conical container made of maize stalks (Pl. XXII, 
A). While describing the granaries found in Puebla, 
Bandelier (1884) writes: 
“‘In the Plain, I have also seen storehouses made of cornstalks, 
set vertically, and tied to an inner frame, or forming a conical hollow 
stack. But such frail structures are temporary, and mostly used for 
maize only.”’ 
SUMMARY—LATE 19th CENTURY PERIOD 
Granary Type Indian Group Distribution 
A. Hacienda Granaries 
1. Conical, adobe and mortar Aguas., Zac., Jal. 
2, Cubical, stone and mortar Tlaxcala 
B. Family Maize Granaries 
a. Permanent and 
semi-permanent structures 
1. Niches of caves Tarahumara Son. and Chih. 
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