THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OE NATURAL HISTORY 



round bottoms and so need some kind of support to make 

 them stand, while those used as water jars have a depres- 

 sion at the bottom so that they can be easily carried on the 

 head. Carefully composed labels inform the reader how 

 this pottery is manufactured. 



In the center of the hall are models of different pueblos, 

 an ancient shrine, a group depicting the daily life of the 

 Navajo and a large case containing ornaments made of 

 turquoise. 



In the annex are exceptionally well executed groups il- 

 lustrating Hopi and Apache home life and a full-sized Na- 

 vajo hogan. 



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