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Santa Clara Indians at cliff dwelling in Manitou, Colo. silversmith, Epenfenio Tafaya [i.e. Tafoya]

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Call NumberP-480CreatorPoley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)DateSeptember 1, 1924SummaryNative American (Santa Clara) silversmith, Epenfanio (Epenfanio) Tafaya (Tafoya), wears a fringed buckskin shirt with a beaded flower motif over the shoulders, beaded and fringed leggings, and moccasins, Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum, Manitou Springs, Colorado. He uses a variety of stamps and tools on top of a workbench post.Physical Description1 photonegative : glass ; 26 x 21 cm (10 x 8 in.); 1 photoprint ; 26 x 21 cm (10 x 8 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectManitou Cliff Dwellings Museum (Manitou Springs, Colo.)Indians of North America--Colorado--Manitou SpringsPueblo Indians--Colorado--Manitou SpringsSilversmiths--Colorado--Manitou SpringsTewa Indians--Colorado--Manitou SpringsManitou Springs (Colo.)Silverwork--Colorado--Manitou SpringsTafoya, Epenfénio.Geographic AreaManitou Springs (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR700170480Type of MaterialGlass negativesPhotographic printsOriginal Material Found in CollectionC Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.NotesCondition: Emulsion peeling, spots on negative. Title inked on back of print. Written on back of print: "Ind-Pueblo, Santa Clara, Arts & Customs-silver work."; R7001704801

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