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
Matteson, Sumner W., 1867-1920.
Date
1901 August 25
Summary
Hopi Native American boys gather around an Oraibi priest as he squeezes honey from a bee nest, Hopi Mesas, Arizona.
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; Indians of North America--Arizona--Oraibi; Pueblo Indians--Children--Arizona--Oraibi; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.); Oraibi (Ariz.)-- 1900-1910; Rites & ceremonies--Arizona--Oraibi
Format-Medium
Photograph
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: ZZR710030852
Notes
Title and photographer hand-written on back of board.; 7100308522
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