2. Felipe Apace holding "Espiritu Santo" a dove made entirely of wood. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 13.
3. Member of cahildo (the "representante") making "chasquero". The Disk will be mounted atop hats and be made to whirl and throw sparks by packing powder around the edge and lighting it. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 13.
4. Grinding corn in the batán with a stone to make chicha. In the Belén compound, San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 14.
5. Chicha being brought to a boil in the fondo. In the Belén compound, San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 14.
6. Pan de arroz being taken out of the oven. House of Felipe Apace, San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 15.
7. Pan de arroz atop banana leaves (hojas de guinea) being lifted into the oven. House of Felipe Apace, San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 15.
8. Apace family engaged in make pan de arroz. Batter sits on banana leaves (hojas de guineo). House of Felipe Apace, San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 15.
9. Cakes of pan de arroz stacked on wooden platter just after removal from the oven. House of Felipe Apace, San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 15.
10. Oxen pull a loaded cart in San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 16.
11. Flauta (flute) played by Cirilo Yaca, flautista de los Macheteros. Made out of "tacuarilla sombrada". San Igancio de Moxos. 1978 July 20.
12. The plants of "gualusa". San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 20.
13. A young "chichilo" (squirrel monkey) in the house of Don Lucho. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 23.
14. Musical instruments of Macheteros (Trinitarios) of el Carmen del Cabita. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 23.
15. The Ururó (wá.u), a kind of monkey, held by a Moxo girl. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 25.
16. Pablo Bazan paints timpanum of one of the drums to be used in an upcoming fiesta. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 26.
17. Cahildo (the "representante") members mixing powder, sulphur, and carbon to be used in the "chasqueros". San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 26.
18. Cahildo (the "representante") members mixing powder, sulphur, and carbon to be used in the "chasqueros". San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 26.
19. Rodrigo Rivero returns from a morning of fishing. The guns were taken in case game was seen. The fish are taken from Laguna Mausa near San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 26.
20. Image of San Ignacio in the sanctuary of the church. Brought from the Belén for novena of San Ignacio. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 26.
21. Small images of San Ignacio in the santuary of the church, candles in the foreground. Brought from the Belén for novena of San Ignacio. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 26.
22. Sherds from Dinamarca #2, a site west of Dinamarca between San Ignacio and San Dorja. Collected by Clark Ericson, University of Illinois. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 26.
23. Ax head from Dinamarca #2, a site west of Dinamarca between San Ignacio and San Dorja. Collected by Clark Ericson, University of Illinois. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 26.
24. Cigueña skin drying in yard of Horacio Semani. It will be worn by dancers during the upcoming fiesta. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 27.
25. Chasqueros hung to dry in the sun so the powder will stay dry. Behind the Belén in San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 27.
26. A single chasquero. Tacuarilla tubing around the edge holds the mixtures that will provide sparks atop hats of Achu. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 27.
27. Another form of a cántaro ignacino. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 27.
28. A Peta (cípu), kind of turtle, with "cohetes" packed with powder, sulphur, carbon that will explode, releasing sparks. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 27.
29. The "Tintiririnti" on horseback, surrounded by Achus. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 30.
30. The "Tintiririnti" on horseback, surrounded by Achus. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 30.
31. Tintiririnti being led about by Achus. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 30.
32. Tintiririnti being led about by Achus. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 30.
33. An Achu. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 30.
34. An Achu rides a mock ("broomstick") horse. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 30.
35. An Achu rides a mock ("broomstick") horse. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 30.
36. An Achu with chasquero lit. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 30.
37. An Achu with chasquero lit. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 July 30.
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2. Daniel Yuco holding a cow's head that Pablo, his brother-in-law, bought from slaughterhouse. The family can olny afford offal (menndos). San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 8.
3. Felipe Apace and grandson carving cow's head for what little meat available to make Charqui (Ch'arki). San Ignaio de Moxos. 1977 November 8.
4. Juan Muñuni and family in a canoe on their way to a garden site. The poles used for punting in shallow water. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 8.
5. "Cuervos" on the water. Sometimes 150 or so will gather on the water. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 8.
6. "Cuervos" perched in tree above edge of water of Laguna Isidere. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 8.
7. A stretch of arroyo dug by residents of area where David Yuco's chaco located. It connects with a zanja built by the ancients. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 8.
8. A zonja dug by the ancients now used by local farmers for transport in San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 8.
9. A small Yoperojobobo (fer-de-lance) caught entering the house of Daniel Yuco in San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 10.
10. Squeezing cana stolls in the "mordazz." A wooden tray placed at the bottom to catch the juice. Force provided by Daniel ridind the wooden bar vertically. We drink "caldo de cana" 1977 November 14.
11. Kitchen at farm house of Daniel Yuco. Josefina, his "mujer" (they are unmarried) shells corn to the right and a child plays by his side. Near San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 15.
12. Son of dona Josefina, "mujer" of Daniel Yuco, eats a papaya. Chaco of Daniel Yuco near San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 15.
13. A depression in garden made on high ground. Such depressions are very common even on high ground. Chaco of Daniel Yuco near San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 15.
14. Forest to rear at right is "barbecho" and to the left is Monte Virgen. Chaco of Daniel Yuco near San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 15.
15. Daniel Yuco and Roman Apace daubing mud into a containing lattice of tacuara palm. Chaco of Daniel Yuco near San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 16.
16. Son of Juan Muñuni holding two plátano shoots that he will plant each in a hole about one foot deep. Chaco near San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 16.
17. Felled garden area of Juan Muñuni. Juan's house is built on the center of the clearing on a rise. Workers in the field, all family members, sowing rice. Chaco near San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 16.
18. Wife and daughter of Juan Muñuni. The raised wooden grinding bowl is a tacú, the wooden pestle a manatacú. Chaco near San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 16.
19. Pablo [last name?] weaving a blanket of motacú palm leaf. Chaco of Daniel Yuco near San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 19.
20. Snake trying to kill as frog as the frog tries to escape. Chaco of Daniel Yuca near San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 19.
21. Snake trying to kill as frog as the frog tries to escape. Chaco of Daniel Yuca near San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 November 19.
22. The Manguarí, a white water fowl with a large wing span. Laguna Isidere near San Ignacio de Moxo. 1977 November 19.
23. Area of local cemetery where "ricos" buried. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 20.
24. Barracks in San Ignacio de Moxos. The few troops stationed there are from the Navy. 1977 December 21.
25. Miriam, standing with her bolson and mazorcas (cobs) de chocolate. She was harvesting at the plantation of Ignacio (Ignacito) Rivero. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 21.
26. A mature mazorca (cob) de chocolate growing from a branch. They are harvested with a long pole. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 21.
27. Chocolatol (cacao plant) of Ignacito Rivero. It is kept clean so it will fruit with more abundance. 1977 December 21.
28. Area cleared and converted to potreros by Marciel Ruíz. He rents the potreros after selling the rice and corn harvests. On road near San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 21.
29. Christmas motif of Mary and Joseph. Church of San Ignacio in San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 22.
30. Herure (Jerure), a dance group gathered in the Belén before parading around the plaza to announce the beginning of the fiesta season (Christmas). Herure also refers to the short bajón, or pan pipes. San Inganio de Moxos. 1977 December 23.
31. Herure (Jerure), a dance group gathered in the Belén before parading around the plaza to announce the beginning of the fiesta season (Christmas). Herure also refers to the short bajón, or pan pipes. San Inganio de Moxos. 1977 December 23.
32. Herure (Jerure), a dance group gathered in the Belén before parading around the plaza to announce the beginning of the fiesta season (Christmas). Herure also refers to the short bajón, or pan pipes. San Inganio de Moxos. 1977 December 23.
33. The alter in the Belén (social club), Statue of San Ignacioto on the left. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 23.
34. Herure (Jerure), a dance group gathered in the Belén before parading around the plaza to announce the beginning of the fiesta season (Christmas). Herure also refers to the short bajón, or pan pipes. San Inganio de Moxos. 1977 December 23.
35. The plaza in San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 24.
36. The Belén, social club of the Moxo people. Used for Indigenous gatherings and ceremonies. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 24.
37. House of Ignacio (Ignacito) Rivero's family. Miriam is standing in the door. This was where James Jones stayed during his time in San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 24.
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2. Drum-call to mass on Christmas Eve, drummers are all indigenous (Moxo). The bells toll above. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 24.
3. Macheteros in the doorway of the church portico. They performed just before the 3:00pm mass on Christmas Eve. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 24.
4. Macheteros in the doorway of the church portico. They performed just before the 3:00pm mass on Christmas Eve. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 24.
5. Several cabildo (council) members enter the church for mass on Christmas Eve. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 24.
6. The "Angelitos," one of the Moxo comparsas, as they parade aound the plaza on the afternoon of Christmas Eve. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 24.
7. The musicians of the "Angelitos." They stay behind the costumed dancers but also form part of the comparsa. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 24.
8. Macheteros parading through the streets after the afternoon mass on Christmas Eve. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 24.
9. Musicians of the Macheteros comparsa parading through the street after the afternoon mass on Christmas Eve. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 24.
10. A "taita" walking through the street behind the Macheteros. With him is the wife of Felipe Apace. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 24.
11. Three young ladies posing in San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 24.
12. Isidoro Teco, 76 year old maestro de capilla, highly respected in the indigenous community. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 24.
13. A res just killed in Belén, given to them by a local rancher for Christmas. The meal was started at 3:00am on Christmas morning. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 25.
14. Isidoro Teco, 76 year old maestro de capilla, playing the violin and his wife on Christmas day. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 25.
15. Horacio Semani, corregidor indigenal, dipping chicha with a gourd from cántaro. An older woman holds the cup. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 25.
16. Bajones, or pan pipes, being played in Belén. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 28.
17. Chacarero en route to his chaco in the plaza on the Día de la Degollación de los Inocentes. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 28.
18. King Herod, the Queen, her attendent, two military commanders and their soldiers holding machetes. Recreation of Herod's search for Jesus on the Día de la Degollación de los Inocentes. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 28.
19. King Herod, the Queen, her attendent, two military commanders and their soldiers holding machetes. Recreation of Herod's search for Jesus on the Día de la Degollación de los Inocentes. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 28.
20. The procession passes through a chaco. Recreation of Herod's search for Jesus on the Día de la Degollación de los Inocentes. San Ignacio de Moxis. 1977 December 28.
21. The procession passes through a chaco. Recreation of Herod's search for Jesus on the Día de la Degollación de los Inocentes. San Ignacio de Moxis. 1977 December 28.
22. The "officials" are seated behind a table prepared for the beheading. Padre Alfonso on the left. Recreation of Herod's search for Jesus on the Día de la Degollación de los Inocentes. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 28.
23. Soldiers return to report they could not find the Christ child. Recreation of Herod's search for Jesus on the Día de la Degollación de los Inocentes. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 28.
24. Soldiers carrying the "chacarero" whom they have taken prisoner. Recreation of Herod's search for Jesus on the Día de la Degollación de los Inocentes. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 28.
25. Babies being taken by soldiers from mothers for "degollacíon". Recreation of Herod's search for Jesus on the Día de la Degollación de los Inocentes. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 28.
26. Babies being taken by soldiers from mothers for "degollacíon". Recreation of Herod's search for Jesus on the Día de la Degollación de los Inocentes. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 28.
27. Babies being taken by soldiers from mothers for "degollacíon". Recreation of Herod's search for Jesus on the Día de la Degollación de los Inocentes. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 28.
28. Daniel Yuco, dressed as a soldier, returning a baby to its mother. Recreation of Herod's search for Jesus on the Día de la Degollación de los Inocentes. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 28.
29. Daniel Yuco, dressed as a soldier, returning a baby to its mother. Recreation of Herod's search for Jesus on the Día de la Degollación de los Inocentes. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 28.
30. View of the "beheading." Recreation of Herod's search for Jesus on the Día de la Degollación de los Inocentes. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 28.
31. The bajones, or pan pipes, on the march. Día de la Degollación de los Inocentes. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 28.
32. Niño display of Christmas altar in the church of San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 31.
33. Members of the cabildo indigenal in formation in Belén before leaving with canes of office for 8:00pm mass. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1977 December 31.
34. A Machetero performing in the rectory on New Year's Day. San Ingnacio de Moxos. 1978 January 1.
35. Machetero drummers performing in the rectory on New Year's Day. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 1.
36. Macheteros returning to Belén from the church on New Year's Day. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 1.
37. Members of the cabildo indigenal together with a drummer in white camijeta as they return to Belén from church on New Year's Day. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 1.
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2. Abadesas kneel in prayer behind a male rezador before the altar in the Belén. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 1.
3. San Manuel performing antics in front of Marcelino Coseruna's house. San Ignacion de Moxos. 1978 January 1.
4. The Herure (Jerure), a group of taita musicians, as they parade through the street led by a group of dancing women. To one side is San Manuel. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 1.
5. Crossing the Tijamuchi river on a pontoon bridge. Between San Ignacio de Moxos and Trinidad. 1978 January 2.
6. Transfer at the Rio Mamoré en route from San Ignacio de Moxos to Trinidad. 1978 January 2.
7. Truck laden with petrol drums (jet fuel) crossing the Rio Ibarre, between Rio Mamoré and Trinidad. There is a motorized canoe on the left struggling to guide the pontoon bridge. 1978 January 2.
8. The road after a heavy rain. Heavy roadwork equipment is pulling out a truck that had slid off the road, traffic had been blocked for three hours. Just west of rio Rio Mamoré en route to San Ignacio de Moxos from Trinidad. 1978 January 5.
9. An expansive area of pampa with "monte" in the distance. Taken at Rio Tijamuchi en route to San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 5.
10. "Profetas" (prophets) or "curas" as they leave the church for a procession around the plaza, Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day). San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 6.
11. Procession of the "Profetas" (prophets) or "curas" around the plaza, Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day). San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 6.
12. Procession of the "Profetas" (prophets) or "curas" around the plaza, Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day). San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 6.
13. Court of "primer rey" (Rey Indio) as they perform in the Belén prior to the procession about the plaza, Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day). San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 6.
14. Court of "primer rey" (Rey Indio) seated on a bench in the Belén prior to the procession about the plaza, Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day). San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 6.
15. Court of "primer rey" (Rey Indio) in procession through the streets, Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day). San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 6.
16. Treasure bearers for the "primer rey" (Rey Indio) carrying boxes of gifts for the Niño, Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day). San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 6.
17. Rey negro (often called Rey Brasilero) and entourage processing around the plaza, Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day). San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 6.
18. The Three Kings and their entourages parade to the church from the plaza. An arch is set up with a hanging star which guides the "Kings" to Bethlehem, Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day). San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 6.
19. The Three Kings with their commandantes just before they enter to church to pay homage to the Christ Child, Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day). San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 6.
20. Treasure bearers of the Three Kings. Some of the faces are painted, red with urucú, black with charcoal and white, Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day). San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 6.
21. The Three Kings, their wives, their commandantes and their wives, all dancing in the Belén without costumes the night of Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day). San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 6.
22. Representation of the Niño (Christ Child) in the church on the 8th of January, day of entierro del niño, marking the end of the Christmas season. Bills are tied to the outstretched hand with the hope that prosperity will come during the year. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 8.
23. A Moxo man on his "buey caballo" with saddle. The man uses the ox to haul cargo to earn cash. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 8.
24. Ladies of the Kingly entourage for "Salida de los Barcos," their faces are blackened with charcaol as "Brasileros". San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 15.
25. Remeros (oarsmen) of the Kingly entourage for "Salida de los Barcos". They wear beards to denote the long time at sea. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 15.
26. Piloto del barco (captain) in a a blue helmet, he wears a beard to denote the long time at sea for "Salida de los Barcos". San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 15.
27. A seaman, he wears a beard to denote the long time at sea for "Salida de los Barcos". The women around him are the "crew" and have faces blackened with charcoal as "Brasileros". San Ingacio de Moxos. 1978 January 15.
28. The Three Kings "Brasileros" leading the procession for "Salidas de los Barcos". San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 15.
29. Procession through the streets for "Salida de los Barcos". San Ignacio de Moxos 1978 January 15.
30. Man who runs through the street announcing the arrival of the Kings for "Salida de los Barcos". He wears a beard and a large hat. San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 15.
31. The three Queens, wives of the "Brasilero" Kings walking with their husbands for "Salida de los Barcos". San Ignacio de Moxos. 1978 January 15.
32. Pablo Bazán pulls a canoe laden with supplies over a flooded trail from the "carretera" to a nearby settlement in Villa Esperanza. 1978 January 19.
33. Pablo Bazán, his wife and little girl, as they wade over the watery trail. Pablo pulls the canoe laden with supplies over the shallow water en route to the house of Manuel Uche in Villa Esperanza. 1978 January 19.
34. Manuel Uche, first cousin to Pablo Bazán, sharpening his machete prior to a hunt for "puerco de tropa" (tayasuidos), a kind of pig, in Villa Esperanza. 1978 January 19.
35. A papaya tree at the house of Manuel Uche in Villa Esperanza. 1978 January 19.
36. The "paja cedron" planted in a clearing at the House of Manuel Uche in Villa Esperanza. The plant is used tea and drunk for stomach ailments and by women after childbirth. 1978 January 19.
37. A yuca plant at the house of Manuel Uche in Villa Esperanza. 1978 January 19.
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2. The "huírico" that borders numerous properties in Villa Esperanza. Pablo Bazán and Manuel Uche are in the canoe that is used to cross the huírico. Villa Esperanza. 1978 January 19.
3. Pablo Bazán and Manuel Uche in a "bajura" on the way to a hunting ground for "puerco de tropa" (tayasuidos), a kind of pig, in Villa Esperranza. 1978 January 19.
4. A "lomita" in the far chaco of Manuel Uche. An ancient "zanja" passes to the side of the property in Villa Esperanza. 1978 January 19.
5. A "choza" (temporary shelter) in the far chaco of Manuel Uche in Villa Esperanza. 1978 January 19.
6. An ancient "zanja" or arroyo covered with a green growth locally called "pachi". The ditch runs along the far chaco of Manuel Uche in Villa Esperanza. 1978 January 19.
7. Manuel Uche holding a "peta del monte" (turtle) which was found while in search of a "puerco de tropa" (tayasuidos), a kind of pig, in Villa Esperanza. 1978 January 19.
8. The "peta del monte" (turtle) after having been split open with a club by Manuel Uche so that the meat may be removed. Villa Esperanza. 1978 January 19.
9. Pablo Bazán, Manuel Uche, his son and dog stand before a large and oddly shaped moroño tree, locally called "el botellón" which is inscibed on the bark. Villa Esperanza. 1978 January 19.
10. An ancient "zanja" or arroyo covered with a green growth locally called "pachi". The ditch runs along the far chaco of Manuel Uche in Villa Esperanza. 1978 January 19.
11. The "huírico" that borders numerous properties in Villa Esperanza. Shot taken from a canoe at mid-point. 1978 January 19.
12. A long "puente" (bridge) of palm planks and logs across the huirico at a wide point in Villa Esperanza. 1978 January 21.
13. The "mangones" (mangroves) in January. There is a rainbow across the sky in the background. Villa Esperanza. 1978 January 21.
14. The "mangones" (mangroves) in January. There is a rainbow across the sky in the background. Villa Esperanza. 1978 January 21.
15. Tom Hutchinson, pilot, with an "Avimeta" plane of SIL on the "pista" at San Igancio de Moxos getting ready to leave for Tumi Chucua. 1978 January 24.
16. Aerial view of the topography of San Ingancio from 7,500 feet--pampa, monte, water. Note the large area of monte to the northeast. Between San Ignacio and Tumi Chucua. 1978 January 24.
17. Aerial view of a laguneta. Between San Ignacio and Tumi Chucua. 1978 January 24.
18. Aerial view of the topography of San Ingancio from 7,500 feet; pampa, monte, water. Between San Ignacio and Tumi Chucua. 1978 January 24.
19. Aerial view of the gallery forest ofneither side of the river from 7,500 feet. Between San Ignacio and Tumi Chucua. 1978 January 24.
20. Aerial view of the gallery forest following a small river and flooded pampa from 7,500 feet. Between San Ignacio and Tumi Chucua. 1978 January 24.
21. Aerial view of an extensive low area of flooded pampa at 7,500 feet. Between San Ignacio and Tumi Chucua. 1978 January 24.
22. Aerial view of the topography just northwest of Santa Ana de Yacuma from 7,500 feet. Between San Ignacio and Tumi Chucua. 1978 January 24.
23. Aerial view of the topography just northwest of Santa Ana de Yacuma from 7,500 feet. Between San Ignacio and Tumi Chucua. 1978 January 24.
24. Aerial view of the topography just northwest of Santa Ana de Yacuma from 7,500 feet. Between San Ignacio and Tumi Chucua. 1978 January 24.
25. Aerial view of a quadrangular lake typical of Moxos from 8,500 feet. Between San Ignacio and Tumi Chucua. 1978 January 24.
26. Aerial view of the pampa and selva (jungle) from 7,500 feet. Between San Ignacio and Tumi Chucua, 70 miles south of Tumi Chucua. 1978 January 24.
27. Aerial view of a typical garden clearing in the jungle. Between San Ignacio and Tumi Chucua, descending into Tumi Chucua. 1978 January 24.
28. Aerial view of the base of SIL Bolivia. On the approach for landing in Tumi Chucua. 1978 January 24.
29. Canoe crossing the oxbow lake below the SIL base of Tumi Chucua, near Riberalta. 1978 January 26.
30. Aerial view of Earthworks north of Santa Ana de Yacuma (30 miles north of "Santana") and west of Exaltacíon. View from altitude of 9,500 feet. 1978 January 28.
31. Aerial view of Earthworks north of Santa Ana de Yacuma (30 miles north of "Santana") and west of Exaltacíon. View from altitude of 9,500 feet. 1978 January 28.
32. Aerial view of Earthworks north of Santa Ana de Yacuma (30 miles north of "Santana") and west of Exaltacíon. View from altitude of 9,500 feet. 1978 January 28.
33. Aerial view of Earthworks north of Santa Ana de Yacuma (30 miles north of "Santana") and west of Exaltacíon. View from altitude of 9,500 feet. 1978 January 28.
34. Aerial view of Rio Mamoré near Sanata Ana de Yacuma during flood season. View from altitude of 9,500 feet. 1978 January 28.
35. Aerial view of the topography of Moxos, terre plein leading off from one of the quadrangular lagunas. View from altitude of 9,500 feet. 1978 January 28.
36. Aerial view of Rio Mamoré at Trinidad. View from altitude of 9,500 feet. 1978 January 28.
37. Aerial view of Rio Mamoré at Trinidad. View from altitude of 9,500 feet. 1978 January 28.
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Selected art related letters from Historical Society of Pennsylvania's Society Collection, 1760-1935. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.