Moki Indians, Wolpi Pueblo snake priests march by threes carying [sic] snake in mouth
Creator
Poley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)
Date
August, 1899
Summary
Native American (Hopi) snake dance at Walpi Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona; three snake members stand together, one holds a snake in his mouth while two men stroke the snake with feathers; groups of unidentified Native American and white men and women look on; snake members wear moccasins, kilts, fur pelts which hang from leather belts, and bead and metal necklaces; some wear body paint.
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.); 1 photoprint ; 19 x 24 cm. (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject
Hopi Indians--Dance--Arizona--Walpi; Indians of North America--Spiritual life--Arizona--Walpi; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.); Walpi (Ariz.); Snake dance--Arizona--Walpi
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
H.S. Poley.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700170091
Notes
Condition: corner of print deeply creased.; Photographer's seal embossed on print: W. S. Poley Photos Colorado Springs.".; Title etched on glass plate.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Ind- Pueblo Hopi- Walpi Dances -snake dance".; R7001700912
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