Ancient pottery of the Mississippi valley

This paper is the third of a series of preliminary studies of aboriginal ceramic art which are intended to be absorbed into a final work of a comprehensive character. The groups of relics selected for these studies are in all cases of lim- ited extent, and are such as can lay claim to a considerable degree of completeness. ' It is true that no series of archseologic objects can ever be considered complete, but in exceptional cases the sources of supply may be so thoroughly explored that the development of new features of importance cannot reasonably be expected. If any series of American ceramic products has reached such a condition, it is that of the middle portions of the Mississippi Valley ; yet, even in this case, I consider it unwise to attempt a monographic study, and prefer to single out a par- ticular collection, making it the subject of a thorough investigation.

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ANCIENT POTTERY OF THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY

ILLUSTRATIONS.

INTRODUCTORY.

CERAMIC GROUPS.

MIDDLE MISSISSIPPI PROVINCE.

UPPER MISSISSIPPI PROVINCE

GULF PROVINCE

RESUME