Native American (Ute) men, women, and children participate in a Moon Dance, near The Gateway rock formation at Garden of the Gods, El Paso County, Colorado. Men wear feather headdresses. Women wear blanket shawls. Some women wear hats. Spectators stand nearby, some under umbrellas.
Description
1 photonegative : nitrate ; 9 x 10 cm. (3 1/2 x 4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 8 x 9 cm. (3 x 3 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject
Indians of North America--Women--Colorado--El Paso County; Ute Indians--Dance--Colorado--El Paso County; Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs, Colo.); Ceremonial dancers--Colorado--El Paso County; Parks--Colorado--El Paso County; Spectators--Colorado--El Paso County
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
J. A. 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: ZZR700171304
Notes
Condition: emulsion deterioration on nitrate negative.; Title written on back of print.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Ind- Utes Arts & customs- Dances" "Ute elders have not heard of 'moon' dance".; Written on nitrate negative: "103."; R7001713046
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