42 INDIANS OF THE SOUTHWEST. 
either inside or outside according to the exposure of the 
vessel to view. On this white surface designs in black 
were painted. The black on white pottery made by the 
builders of the slab houses and of the small houses was 
decidedly inferior to that which is found in connection 
, 
Tularosa Pottery. 
with the large community houses. Those who are 
familiar with the pottery of this sort from the various 
parts of the Southwest are able to tell at a glance from 
what region a vessel comes. From Mesa Verde are 
flat bottom mugs with handles. Vessels from this 
