At the Shrine - Navaho, Portfolio 1, Plate 30
TITLE
At the Shrine - Navaho , Portfolio 1 , Plate 30
CREATOR
Curtis , Edward S. , 1868-1952
SUBJECT
Navajo Indians
Browse Topic
Native Americans Society and culture
DESCRIPTION
Scattered about the Navaho reservation are many cairn shrines . The Navaho , when alone or in parties , on approaching one of these gathers a few twigs of piñon or cedar , places them on the shrine , scatters a pinch of sacred meal upon it , and makes supplication for that which he may habitually need or which the moment demands .
TYPE
Image
RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
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DATE ORIGINAL
1904
Time Period
1900s (1900-1909)
ORIGINAL FORMAT
Photogravure
DIGITAL IDENTIFIER
plate_30.JPG
Date Digital
2012
DIGITAL FORMAT
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
REPOSITORY
Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. Arizona Capitol Museum Division.
Sort Order
003000
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