The old crier Supela, at his home in the interior court of Walpi.
Creator
Poley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)
Date
August, 1899
Summary
A Native American (Pueblo, Hopi) man poses outdoors at Walpi Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona. Supela stands near an adobe pueblo home with wooden vigas and a pile of large rocks. He wears leather sandals and a leather belted shirt. A dog lies near the home.
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--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900; Indians of North America--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900; Pueblo Indians--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1890-1900; Walpi (Ariz.)--1890-1900; Houses--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900; Supela, Member Hopi Antelope Clan.
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)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700170751
Notes
Condition: nitrate negative ripped, emulsion chipping; red ink stains on print.; Inked on back of print: "Hopi Indians".; Photographer's seal embossed on print.; Title inked on back of print.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Indian- Pueblo Hopi- Walpi Biography Supela".; Written on nitrate negative: "54".; R7001707516
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