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Thunderbird with lightning and rain, fresco on interior kiva wall, circa 1500, Tiguex (Kuaua Pueblo) on the Rio Grande, Coronado State Park in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
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1500s 16th Century American Indian Amerindian Ancestral Puebloan Artifact Bernalillo Bernalillo Nm Bird Ceremony Coronado Craft Deity Eagle Fine Art Fresco Indian Kiva Lightning Meteorology Native Native American New Mexico Painting Pre Columbian Pueblo Pueblo Indian Rain Religion Ritual Sky God South West Spirit Storm Super Natural Water Weather West Western Worship Indian Art Native Art Thunder Thunderbird
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This photograph captures the essence of a powerful storm within the ancient walls of Tiguex (Kuaua Pueblo) on the Rio Grande in Coronado State Park, New Mexico. The image showcases an extraordinary fresco painting dating back to the 16th century, depicting a majestic Thunderbird amidst lightning and rain. This fine art piece holds immense historical significance as it represents a ceremonial ritual practiced by Native American tribes in this region. The vibrant colors and intricate details of this vintage artifact showcase the exceptional craftsmanship of ancestral Puebloan artists. The Thunderbird, revered as a deity in Native American spirituality, symbolizes supernatural powers associated with thunder and lightning. Its presence evokes feelings of awe and reverence among those who worshiped it. The fresco's placement within an interior kiva wall adds to its spiritual importance, serving as a sacred space for religious ceremonies and gatherings. As rain pours down from the sky above, water becomes an integral element connecting earthly realms with celestial forces. This remarkable artwork not only reflects the rich history and cultural heritage of indigenous peoples but also highlights their deep connection with nature and their understanding of meteorology. It stands as a testament to the artistic brilliance that thrived during pre-Columbian times in North America. Through this digital photograph captured by North Wind Picture Archives, viewers are transported back in time to witness the beauty and spirituality embedded within Native American art forms like never before.
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