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erary olla, as it contained, when found, cinerated human bones. The 

 ware is characteristic of tlie Gila, tliougli a few straggling specimens 

 of similar pottery have been found at Fonr-raile ruin near Snow- 

 flake. It will be observed that the decoration of this vase is wholly in 

 geometrical patterns, a common feature of all ornamented ware from 

 the Pueblo Viejo. Almost all geometrical forms are represented — 

 spirals, bars, terraces, stars, and squares with dots. 



In plate lxix other forms of decorated ware from Pueblo Viejo 

 are represented. Figure a shows a small saucer, with exterior and 



Fig. 113. Arrow polisher from Pueblo Viejo rmimber 1775) 



interior decoration of rectangular bands uf black; tlie margin is white. 

 Figure b shows a small vase of typical Gila pottery, ornamented with 

 zigzag red bands, which was excavated from the Buena Vista ruin. 

 The vase c was dug out of tlie flat near the western mounds of Eple.y's 

 ruin. It was found by Mexican laborers making adobes, and con- 

 tained a calcined human skeleton. The external surface of this vase 

 was smooth, and the decoration consisted of series of terraced figui-es, 

 recalling those geometrical designs so prominent in all ancient pottery 

 from Arizona. 



