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Navaho hogan in Cañon del Muerta, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Navaho hogan in Cañon del Muerta, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Navaho hogan in Canon del Muerta, c1906
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This photograph, titled "Navaho Hogan in Canon del Muerta" and captured by Edward Sheriff Curtis around 1906, offers a glimpse into the traditional dwelling and agricultural lifestyle of the Navajo people in the early 20th century. The image was taken in Canon del Muerta, a remote canyon located in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. The Navajo, also known as the Dine, are a Native American tribe originally from the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. They are known for their unique and distinctive hogans, which are mud-brick structures with wooden beams and a conical roof. The hogan in this photograph is nestled against the rocky canyon wall, providing a striking contrast between the organic and inorganic elements of the landscape. The Navajo people were skilled farmers and subsistence hunters, growing crops such as corn, beans, and squash in the fertile soil of the canyon. The photograph shows evidence of these crops growing nearby, adding to the sense of self-sufficiency and connection to the land. Edward Sheriff Curtis, a pioneering American ethnographer and photographer, captured this image as part of his extensive documentation of Native American cultures. His work, which included thousands of photographs, films, and manuscripts, was instrumental in preserving the traditions and histories of indigenous peoples in North America. This photograph is a valuable record of the Navajo people's past, showcasing their unique architecture, farming practices, and connection to the land in a time before significant modernization and urbanization. It is a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of indigenous communities and their ability to adapt to their environments.
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