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Honovi-Walpi snake priest, with Totkya Day painting, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Honovi-Walpi snake priest, with Totkya Day painting, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Honovi-Walpi snake priest, with Totkya Day painting, c1910. Hopi snake priest, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing front
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This striking photograph captures the intense gaze and solemn presence of a Honovi-Walpi snake priest during the Totkya Day ceremony in Arizona, United States, around 1910. The priest, dressed in full ceremonial attire, wears a vibrant body paint design, adorned with feathers, necklaces, and other traditional jewelry. Seated three-quarter length, he faces the camera with a direct and unwavering gaze, his hands holding a snake. The image, taken by renowned ethnographer Edward Sheriff Curtis, offers a glimpse into the rich and complex Hopi tribal culture of the early 20th century. The photograph is a testament to the significance of traditional dress, body art, and ceremonial practices in Hopi life, and serves as an important historical record of Native American heritage. The image is held in the Library of Congress, a treasure trove of American history and culture.
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