Interior of one of best houses cut out of sandstone rock, Moki Indians, Walpi Pueblo, Arizona
Creator
Poley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)
Date
1899
Summary
Interior view of Nampeyo's house, Walpi Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona; A Native American (Hopi) woman sits in this home cut out of sandstone; shows a wooden pole, hung horizontally between opposite walls, with four blankets, a dress, and concho belt; the pole hangs above a raised doorway; on either side of the doorway is a raised sandstone shelf upon which clothes and blankets lie; a wide brimmed hat, coat and vest hang on pegs near the wooden beam ceiling; a feather hangs from one of the wooden beams; the woman wears a dress, printed shawl, bead necklace, and hair in a side whirl; a fringed shawl lies across her lap.
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--Structures--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900; Indians of North America--Women--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1890-1900; Walpi (Ariz.)--1890-1900; Houses--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900; Interiors--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900; Nampeyo, ca. 1856-1942--Homes and haunts.
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: ZZR700170094
Notes
Condition: emulsion deterioration on glass negative.; Photographer's seal embossed twice on print: "H. S. Poley Photos Colorado Springs.".; Title etched on glass negative.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Indians- Pueblo Hopi Walpi Abodes Home of Nampao".; R7001700946
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