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AMERICAN NATIVE RACES OF MEN 



Fig. 200. — Home of the Moquis. 



three distinct languages of the so-called Pueblo cliff dweller 

 stock that are distinct from all others, according to Den- 

 niker. They are the Keres (3500), Tanos (3200), and the 

 Zunis (1600). 



All these Indians are remarkable for their tribal cere- 

 monies (which are fully described in the United States 

 government reports) and their basketry. In the latter, 

 the California Indians perhaps excel, at least in the esti- 

 mation of the author, who has a collection of some of the 

 best productions. The baskets from the so-called Tulare 

 Indians are the finest and most beautiful ; but the work of 

 the others are almost equally attractive, and thousands 

 have been sold, collected, and spread over the world dur- 

 ing the past decade, some baskets bringing several hun- 

 dred dollars each. 



