Native American (Pueblo, Tewa) men and women participate in a Corn Dance at Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. The men wear moccasins, body paint, kilts, fur pelts, and headdresses and carry rattles. The women wear moccasins, dresses, and tablita headdresses. Spectators stand nearby. An American flag flies in the distance.
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 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject
Indians of North America--Spiritual life--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo; Pueblo Indians--Women--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo; Tewa Indians--Dance--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo; Santa Clara Pueblo (N.M.); Ceremonial dancers--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo; Rites & ceremonies--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Jeancon.
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: ZZR700171508
Notes
Also visible in glass negative: "Cochiti Pueblo Indians."; Condition: emulsion chipping and oxidizing on glass negative.; Etched on glass negative: "17."; Title from label in glass negative.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Santa Clara Pueblo Corn Dance" "Ind- Pueblo- Santa Clara Dances, Corn".; R7001715080
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