The Katchina dance to the rain gods, Hopi Indians at Shonghopavi, Arizona
Creator
Underwood & Underwood.
Date
[1900-1906?]
Summary
Native American Hopi men dressed as Kachinas dance in body paint, embroidered kilts with fox skins hanging from their belts, and masks in Shongopavi, Second Mesa, Arizona. They carry rattles made from stones in dried painted gourds and have rattles made from turtle shells fastened to their ankles.
Description
1 photoprint on stereo card ; 9 x 18 cm. (3 1/2 x 7 in.)
Subject
Hopi Indians--Dance--Arizona--Second Mesa; Indians of North America--Arizona--Second Mesa; Pueblo Indians--Spiritual life--Arizona--Second Mesa; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.); Second Mesa (Ariz.); Ceremonial dancers--Arizona--Second Mesa; Rites & ceremonies--Arizona--Second Mesa
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: ZZR710030859
Notes
Title and photographer printed on card front; title in several languages printed on back with description of ceremony.; R7100308598
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