Otis Tufton Mason

Otis Tufton Mason (1838-1908) was an American ethnologist and anthropologist known for his extensive research on indigenous cultures and artifacts. He served as the curator of the Department of Anthropology at the U.S. National Museum and made sigificant contributions to the study of Native American ethnography. Mason's work focused on documenting and preserving the material culture of various indigenous tribes, shedding light on their traditions and technologies.