Publisher's Synopsis
The book is the twenty-first annual report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, covering the period of 1899-1900. The report focuses on the Hopi Katcinas, which are figures or spirits in Hopi mythology. The book contains drawings of the Katcinas, which were drawn by Native American artists. The author of the book is J.W. Powell, who was an American geologist and ethnologist. The book provides a detailed account of the Hopi Katcinas, their significance in Hopi culture, and their representation in art. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
