View of a Native American (Hopi) man running near Walpi Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona. A man runs on a sandstone rock formation. Either a road or path is visible in the distance.
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; Indians of North America--Spiritual life--Arizona--Walpi; Pueblo Indians--Arizona--Walpi; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.); Walpi (Ariz.); Rites & ceremonies--Arizona--Walpi; Running races--Arizona--Walpi
Format-Medium
Photograph
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)
Notes
Condition: emulsion chipping on nitrate negative, red ink stains on print.; Inked on back of print: "Just at sunrise on the morning of the 9th day of the Snake Dance ceremony the young men have a great race from for in the valley to the pueblo. The first arrival at the top of the trail."; 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."; R7001707388
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