Interior of ancient snake kiva, weaver making blanket Moki Indians, Walpi Pueblo
Creator(s)
Poley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)
Summary
Interior view of a kiva, possibly the snake kiva, at Walpi Pueblo, First Mesa, Arizona; two unidentified Native American (Hopi) men sit near a loom; a wooden ladder leans against a large opening in the ceiling; a clay bowl is next to the ladder; one man sits on a wooden crate at a wooden loom suspended from the ceiling by fur pelts, and weaves a dark blanket or rug; one man sits against the wall; both men wear pants and print shirts; one wears no shoes.
Date
1899
Notes
Condition: emulsion damage on glass negative.; Photographer's seal embossed on print: "H. S. Poley Photos Colorado Springs."; Title etched on glass negative.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Indians- Pueblo Hopi- Walpi Arts & crafts -weaving".; R7001700996
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.); 1 photoprint ; 19 x 24 cm. (7 1/2 x 9 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--Arts & crafts--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1890-1900.; Walpi (Ariz.)--1890-1900.; Interiors--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Kivas--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Looms--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.; Weaving--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1900.
Source
Source: H.S. Poley.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Western History
