Object Details
Creator
Carpenter, Charles H.
Collector
Tilton, Willis G.
Names
Sosonkiwa
Collection Collector
Tilton, Willis G.
Collection Citation
Photo Lot 89-8, Willis G. Tilton collection of photographs of Native Americans, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Scope and Contents
After washing snakes in Kiva. Sosonkiwa, a priest, is wearing the costume of a Kalehtaka.
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Local Numbers
OPPS NEG.T485
Local Note
Cataloging based on examination of NAA file print.
Place
Arizona -- Mishongnovi
Creator
Carpenter, Charles H.
Collector
Tilton, Willis G.
Culture
Hopi
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Willis G. Tilton collection of photographs of Native Americans
Extent
1 Glass plate negative
Date
ca 1901
Archival Repository
National Anthropological Archives
Type
Archival materials
Glass plate negatives
Collection Rights
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Existence and Location of Copies
Image not displayed online by request of Hopi Tribe
Bibliography
Reproduced in FMAS, Pub. 66 ("The Mishongnovi Ceremonies of the Snake and Antelope Fraternities" by G. A. Dorsey and H. R. Voth), Volume III, Number 3, plate CXXVI--"Snake Washing. The Kalehtaka about to plunge a handful of snakes into the medicine bowl. Behind him are standing the two warriors."
Collection Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
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Record ID
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