om them mark off patterns on the metal. Even in the matter of
cutting patterns they do not seem to know the simple device of doubling
the paper in order to secure lateral uniformity.

Here ends my description of the smithcraft of a rude but docile and
progressive people. I trust that it may serve not only to illustrate
some aspects of their mental condition, their inventive and imitative
talents, but possibly to shed some light on the condition and diffusion
of the art of the metalist in the prehistoric days of our continent,
notwithstanding the fact that some elements of their craft are of recent
introduction and others of doubtful origin.

[Illustration: Pl. XX. NAVAJO INDIAN WITH SILVER ORNAMENTS.]

INDEX.

Almogen used by Navajoes in blanching silver 175
Articles made by Navajo silversmiths 171, 176
Bellows used by Navajo silversmiths 172
Blanching silver, Navajo method of 175
Blow-pipe of Navajo silversmiths 175
Charcoal, Navajo method of preparing 175
Chasing silver, Navajo method of 176
Coin used by Navajo silversmiths 177
Cross design associated with others
in Navajo silver ornamentation 178
Crucibles of Navajo silversmiths 173
Fertility of design of Navajo silversmiths 177
Files used in engraving silver 174
Forge of the Navajo silversmith 172
Improvement of the silversmith's craft among the Navajoes 171
Matthews, Dr. W., Navajo silversmiths by, 167
Moulds used by Navajo Silversmiths 173
Silversmith's craft among the Navajoes 171
Polishing silver, Navajo method of 175
Processes of the Navajo silversmith 171, 176
; blanching 175
; chasing 176
; polishing 175
; soldering 176
Silversmith among the Navajos and Pueblos, Origin of 171
Soldering silver, Navajo method of 176
Tools used by Navajo silversmith 172
; anvil 173
; awl 174
; bellows 172
; blow-pipe 175
; cold-chisel 174
; crucibles 173
; files 174
; hammers 174
inefficient 178
; metallic hemispheres 174
; molds 173
; pliers 174
; scissors 174, 178
Wastefulness of the Navajo silversmith 174, 178

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