Native American (Keresan) men and women take part in a Harvest (Corn) Dance at Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico. Koshare clowns walk near the dancers. The men wear hoof rattles, kilts, fringed breechcloths, body paint, fur pelts, and corn headdresses. The women wear dresses and wooden tablita headdresses. Dancers raise banners. Spectators sit and stand on and near Pueblo buildings.
Date
[1910]
Notes
Also visible on glass negative and written on back of print: "Harvest Dance, Sanyo".; Etched on glass negative: "S. Do-17."; Title from label on glass negative.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Ind- Pueblo- Sta Do -Dances, Harvest".; R7001712155
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 8 x 11 cm. (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.); 1 photoprint ; 5 x 8 cm. (2 x 3 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject
Indians of North America--Spiritual life--New Mexico--Santo Domingo Pueblo--1910-1920.; Keresan Indians--Women--New Mexico--Santo Domingo Pueblo--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Dance--New Mexico--Santo Domingo Pueblo--1910-1920.; Santo Domingo Pueblo (N.M.)--1910-1920.; Ceremonial dancers--New Mexico--Santo Domingo Pueblo--1910-1920.; Rites & ceremonies--New Mexico--Santo Domingo Pueblo--1910-1920.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
