The Katchina dance to the rain gods, Hopi Indians at Shonghopavi, Arizona
Creator(s)
Underwood & Underwood.
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.
Date
[between 1900 and 1906?]
Notes
Title and photographer printed on card front; title in several languages printed on back with description of ceremony.; R7100308598
Description
1 photoprint on stereo card ; 9 x 18 cm. (3 1/2 x 7 in.)
Subject
Hopi Indians--Dance--Arizona--Second Mesa--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--Arizona--Second Mesa--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Spiritual life--Arizona--Second Mesa--1900-1910.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1900-1910.; Second Mesa (Ariz.)--1900-1910.; Ceremonial dancers--Arizona--Second Mesa--1900-1910.; Rites & ceremonies--Arizona--Second Mesa--1900-1910.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
