Fig 54.-Model of a typical prehistoric kiva of the pure pueblo type. 

 The photograph shows the model from above (a) and from he side {b), 

 with first roof beams in place. Tliotographs by De Lancey CilL 



A, large l)anc|ucttc. 

 R, small baniiiuttes. 



C. pilasters to support roof cribbing. 



D, btams of lower level of roof. 

 D', beams of second level of roof. 

 D-, beams of tliird level of roof. 

 D3, logs to prevent sagging of roof. 



E, pegs for ceremonial parapbernalia. 



F, fire hole. 



r;, external opening of ventilator. 

 H, fire screen, or pure air deflector. 

 /, niches for sacred meal. 

 K, floor entrance to ventilator. 

 L, ceremonial floor opening or sipat'ii. 



