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
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 Statement
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
