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Call Number	P-1132
Title	Navajo sand painting
Creator(s)	Poley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)
Summary	Close-up view of a Native American (Navajo) sand painting. The painting shows Yei figures in a symmetrical design.
Date	[between 1890 and 1894]
Notes	Also visible on glass negative: "Fourth Sand Painting."; Condition: emulsion oxidation on glass negative.; Etched on glass negative: "J. W." "63.; Photographic reproduction a book illustration (photograph).; Title supplied.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Ind- Navajo A & C Sand Painting" "Navajo.; R7001711329
Physical Description	1 photonegative : glass ; 8 x 11 cm. (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.); 1 photoprint ; 6 x 9 cm. (2 1/2 x 3 in.)
Is Part Of	C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject	Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1890-1900. Navajo Indians--Arts & crafts--1890-1900. Sandpaintings--1890-1900.
Rights	Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase	Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material	Book illustrations.; Glass negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Format-Medium	Art Photograph
Filename	00171132.tif