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Where silence speaks [graphic] : The ancient sign language, being used by these Navajo Indians seems a part of the ageless brooding desert

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Call NumberX-32965CreatorPennington, William M.SummaryNative American (Navajo) men pose outdoors in New Mexico. They crouch near a mule and wear blankets.Physical Description1 photoprint ; 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectIndians of North America--New MexicoNavajo Indians--New MexicoMen--New MexicoCollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR710032965Type of MaterialPhotographic printsNotesA note of a quote from an article by John Stewart MacClary in the October 1938 edition of The Desert Magazine that includes commentary on the subjects accompanies print. Formerly F9288. Portion of stamp is crossed out and "Pennington" is written above stamp. Stamped on back of print: "Copyright by Ellen Todd, Inc. Tales in Pictures (Trade Mark) This picture may not be syndicated, rented, loaned, nor utilized for advertising purposes."; Title, "Indians- Navajo Biog (Men, unident)", "Illustration only", and " Picture by W. M. Pennington" hand-written on back of print. R7100329659

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Where silence speaks [graphic] : The ancient sign language, being used by these Navajo Indians seems a part of the ageless brooding desert