Interior of ancient snake kiva, weaver making blanket Moki Indians, Walpi Pueblo
Creator
Poley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)
Date
1899
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.
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; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--Arizona--Walpi; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.); Walpi (Ariz.); Interiors--Arizona--Walpi; Kivas--Arizona--Walpi; Looms--Arizona--Walpi; Weaving--Arizona--Walpi
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
H.S. Poley.
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: ZZR700170099
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
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