Native American (Keresan) men and women take part in a Harvest (Corn) Dance at Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico. Koshare clowns walk near the dancers. The men wear hoof rattles, kilts, fringed breechcloths, body paint, fur pelts, and corn headdresses. The women wear dresses and wooden tablita headdresses. One man holds a drum. Spectators sit and stand on and near Pueblo buildings.
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 8 x 11 cm. (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.); 1 photoprint : black-and-white ; 4 x 8 cm. (2 x 3 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject
Indians of North America--Spiritual life--New Mexico--Santo Domingo Pueblo; Keresan Indians--Women--New Mexico--Santo Domingo Pueblo; Pueblo Indians--Dance--New Mexico--Santo Domingo Pueblo; Santo Domingo Pueblo (N.M.); Ceremonial dancers--New Mexico--Santo Domingo Pueblo; Rites & ceremonies--New Mexico--Santo Domingo Pueblo
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)
Notes
Etched on glass negative: "S. Do.-12."; Title from label in glass negative.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Ind- Pueblo- Sta Do -Dances, harvest".; R7001712105
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