Description: (Anthropologist)
Frank Hamilton Cushing, an American anthropologist and ethnologist, conducted pioneering studies of the Zuni Indians in New Mexico. He immersed himself in the Zuni culture, contributing to the development of participant observation as a significant anthropological research method. Recent scrutiny of Cushing's work has sparked ethical debates regarding his interactions with the Zuni people and the acquisition of artifacts. His professional legacy offers valuable insights into the ethical considerations of ethnographic research and museum practices.