Oraibi Flute Mongui (or Priest) squeezing honey from a bumble bees nest in to the sacred honey jar and boys waiting to suck the comb, the nest was found by the boys during the ceremony, Hopi Indians, Moki Res, Ariz.
Oraibi Flute Mongui (or Priest) squeezing honey from a bumble bees nest in to the sacred honey jar and boys waiting to suck the comb, the nest was found by the boys during the ceremony, Hopi Indians, Moki Res, Ariz.
Creator(s)
Matteson, Sumner W., 1867-1920.
Summary
Hopi Native American boys gather around an Oraibi priest as he squeezes honey from a bee nest, Hopi Mesas, Arizona.
Date
1901 August 25
Notes
Title and photographer hand-written on back of board.; 7100308522
Physical Description
1 photoprint ; image 8 x 9 cm. (3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.) on mat board 13 x 10 cm. (5 x 4 in.)
Subject
Hopi Indians--Spiritual life--Arizona--Oraibi--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--Arizona--Oraibi--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Children--Arizona--Oraibi--1900-1910.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1900-1910.; Oraibi (Ariz.)-- 1900-1910.; Rites & ceremonies--Arizona--Oraibi--1900-1910.
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
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