ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT LXIII 
Papago Indians but now abandoned, and finding rancherias 
occupied by representatives of the tribe at various points. 
The rancherias near Querobabi were found especially inter- 
esting, and a number of valuable photographs were taken. 
While a primary purpose of the expedition was the collection 
of objective material for preservation in the United States 
National Museum, little such material was collected during this 
part of the trip, (1) because of the desire to comply with the 
spirit of the Mexican law relating to the removal of antiquities, 
and (2) because of the difficulty of transporting objects over 
hundreds of miles of frequently trackless territory. Other 
Papago rancherias were found as far southward as Hermosillo, 
and information was obtained concerning settlements midway 
between that city and Guaymas. During the journey from 
Tucson to Hermosillo the eastern and southern limits of the 
Papago territory were determined, many of the characteristics 
of the tribe were ascertained, and their arts were studied in 
such manner as to facilitate subsequent collection of typical 
objects. 
After two or three days’ delay in Hermosillo, due to the diffi- 
culty of obtaining authority to enter the territory of the war- 
like Seri Indians, the expedition proceeded toward the coast 
adjacent to Tiburon island. During this part of the trip the 
expedition had the pleasure and advantage of the company of 
Senor Pascual Encinas, an aged Mexican, formerly of great 
energy and courage, who had done much to extend white 
settlement into the Seri country, and whose services in this 
direction have received abundant recognition on the part of 
the state and the Republic. Piloted by Senor Kneimas and 
Senor Alvemar-Leon, the expedition entered the borders of 
the Seri territory and was so fortunate as to find a temporary 
rancheria occupied by some sixty individuals of the tribe. 
During the ensuing week their habits and customs were 
studied, a part of their vocabulary was recorded, and a num- 
ber of individual and group photographs were made. In 
addition, typical articles of costumery, weapons, utensils, ete, 
were collected and some information was gained concerning 
the ethnic characteristics of the tribe. The Indians were found 
