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Call Number	P-1120
Title	Navajo sand painting
Creator(s)	Poley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)
Summary	Reproduction of a book illustration of a Native American (Navajo) man at work on a sand painting. The man crouches near a stucco building and a wooden pole fence.
Date	[between 1890 and 1908]
Notes	Condition: emulsion flaking on edge of glass negative.; Etched on glass negative: "51.; Original book text reads: "covered first with boughs, then with sand, given the appearance of a small earth mound." Caption reads: "Personators of the Gods." (visible only on glass negative).; Photographic reproduction of a book illustration.; Title supplied.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Ind- Navajo A & C- Sand painting".; R7001711206
Physical Description	1 photonegative : glass ; 11 x 8 cm. (4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.); 1 photoprint ; 8 x 6 cm. (3 x 2 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of	C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject	Indians of North America--1890-1910. Navajo Indians--Spiritual life--1890-1920. Sandpaintings--1890-1920. Shamans--1890-1920.
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
Relation	Image File: ZZR700171120
Format-Medium	Art Photograph
Filename	00171120.tif