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21. L.R.298.b.2, 12(420)

Reference (shelfmark):
L.R.298.b.2, 12(420)
Title:
Hopi man. Photographer: Curtis, Edward Sheriff
Scope & Content:
Head-and-shoulders full-face portrait of a Hopi man: 'In this physiognomy we read the dominant traits of Hopi character. The eyes speak of wariness, if not downright distrust. The mouth shows great possibilities of unyielding stubbornness. Yet somewhere in this face lurks an expression of masked...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

22. L.R.298.b.2, 12(421)

Reference (shelfmark):
L.R.298.b.2, 12(421)
Title:
Walpi architecture. Photographer: Curtis, Edward Sheriff
Scope & Content:
View along a street in Walpi, looking along the facades of the houses: 'The house-walls are about eighteen inches thick, and consist of fragments of sandstone, shaped by fracture but undressed, and bound together with mud plaster. The upper levels of the terraced buildings are reached by ladders...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

23. L.R.298.b.2, 12(422)

Reference (shelfmark):
L.R.298.b.2, 12(422)
Title:
Snake dancers entering the plaza. Photographer: Curtis, Edward Sheriff
Scope & Content:
View of the dancers, apparently taken on the same occasion as plate 404: 'At the right stand the Antelopes, in front of the booth containing the snake-jars. The Snakes enter the plaza, encircle it four times with military tread, and then after a series of songs remarkable for their irresistible ...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

24. L.R.298.b.2, 12(423)

Reference (shelfmark):
L.R.298.b.2, 12(423)
Title:
Primitive style of hairdressing. Photographer: Curtis, Edward Sheriff
Scope & Content:
Half-length full-face portrait of a young woman: 'The arrangement imitates the squash-blossom and indicates virginity. Within the last decade it has become rare, except on ceremonial occasions.'
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

25. L.R.298.b.2, 12(424)

Reference (shelfmark):
L.R.298.b.2, 12(424)
Title:
Walpi man. Photographer: Curtis, Edward Sheriff
Scope & Content:
Half-length full-face portrait of a Walpi man, wearing head-cloth and earrings, looking upwards and away from the camera.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

26. L.R.298.b.2, 12(425)

Reference (shelfmark):
L.R.298.b.2, 12(425)
Title:
Mishongnovi. Photographer: Curtis, Edward Sheriff
Scope & Content:
General view of houses, with the central square around which they are gathered, in the foreground: 'A comprehensive view of this interesting Middle Mesa pueblo. On an eminence in the middle background is Shipaulovi, and at the right, several miles distant, is Shongopavi, on another tongue of the...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900
Extent:
1 item

27. L.R.298.b.2, 12(426)

Reference (shelfmark):
L.R.298.b.2, 12(426)
Title:
Potter. Photographer: Curtis, Edward Sheriff
Scope & Content:
Seated portrait of the potter, at work painting a pot: 'Every visitor at East mesa knows Nampeyo, the potter of Hano, whose creations excel those of any rival. Strangers wander into her house, welcome though unbidden, but Nampeyo only works and smiles. In the plate her paint-stone occupies the c...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1906
Extent:
1 item

28. L.R.298.b.2, 12(427)

Reference (shelfmark):
L.R.298.b.2, 12(427)
Title:
East mesa girls. Photographer: Curtis, Edward Sheriff
Scope & Content:
Group of girls in traditional dress, posed against a rocky background.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

29. L.R.298.b.2, 12(428)

Reference (shelfmark):
L.R.298.b.2, 12(428)
Title:
Modified style of hairdressing. Photographer: Curtis, Edward Sheriff
Scope & Content:
Haldf-length right profile portrait of a young woman, illustrating traditional hairstyle.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 item

30. L.R.298.b.2, 12(429)

Reference (shelfmark):
L.R.298.b.2, 12(429)
Title:
A Walpi snake priest. Photographer: Curtis, Edward Sheriff
Scope & Content:
Half-length seated full-face portrait: 'This subject is Koyawaima ('gray [dawn] walking'), who has been chief of the fraternity since 1899.' See also plates 408 and 418.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900
Extent:
1 item

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