Native American (Hopi) men, Antelope members, stand in a line near the kisi as part of a Snake Dance at Walpi Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona. The men wear kilts, body paint, and feather headdresses. One man holds a ceremonial staff with feathers attached. A boy walks near the Dance Rock while a Snake member stands behind it. Spectators sit and stand on pueblo buildings and the Dance Rock.
Date
August, 1899
Notes
Condition: emulsion chipping on edge of nitrate negative; red ink stains on print.; Inked on back of print: "Lineup of the priests at the Kisi. When they all take part in a chant."; Photographer's seal embossed on print.; Title inked on back of print.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Ind- Pueblo- Hopi- Walpi Dances- Snake"; Written on nitrate negative: "48."; R7001707647
Description
1 photonegative : nitrate ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 11 x 16 cm. (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject
Hopi Indians--Dance--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Spiritual life--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Pueblo Indians--Clothing & dress--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1890-1900.; Walpi (Ariz.)--1890-1900.; Ceremonial dancers--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Pueblos--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Rites & ceremonies--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Snake dance--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Spectators--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
