Expeditions organized or participated in by the Smithsonian . Fig. 50.—Ancient cemetery in Peru; a typical example of the waste of potteryand hones hy the despoiling peons. Photograph 1iy Fig. 51.—Cache, by the explorer, of ancient pottery left behind by vandals after despoliation of a cemetery south of Huacho, Peru. Photograph by Hrdlicka. NO. 8 SMITHSONIAN EXPLORATIONS, I913 51 Some of their smaller dwellings were made of reeds, while largerstructures were built of small uncut stones, sun-dried brick, or blocksof adobe. Their knowdedge of weaving, pottery-making, and
Expeditions organized or participated in by the Smithsonian . Fig. 50.—Ancient cemetery in Peru; a typical example of the waste of potteryand hones hy the despoiling peons. Photograph 1iy Fig. 51.—Cache, by the explorer, of ancient pottery left behind by vandals after despoliation of a cemetery south of Huacho, Peru. Photograph by Hrdlicka. NO. 8 SMITHSONIAN EXPLORATIONS, I913 51 Some of their smaller dwellings were made of reeds, while largerstructures were built of small uncut stones, sun-dried brick, or blocksof adobe. Their knowdedge of weaving, pottery-making, and decora-tion was surprising. They wove from native cotton and llama wool,and their designs indicate changes brought about by time and otherinfluences. The native dress consisted principally of a poncho shirt,a loin cloth, and sandals, with occasionally a simple head-gear. The pre-Columbian Peruvians of the coast knew the uses of gold.
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