287 Navajo indians Images: LOC's Public Domain Archive Public Domain Search

Edward S. Curtis - Many Goat's son, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Head-and shoulders portrait of Navajo boy, facing front, blanket wrapped around him. H52453 U.S. Copyright Office. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. X992.

Edward S. Curtis - [Navaho hogan]

Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 1041-04. Published in: The North American Indian / Edward S. Curtis. [Seattle, Wash.] : Edward S. Curtis, 1907-30, v. 1, p. 82.

Portrait photo of Edward S. Curtis - Navaho child

H52436 U.S. Copyright Office. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 1015.

Indian court, Federal Building, Golden Gate International Exposition, ...

Poster for the Indian Court exhibit at the Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco, showing antelope hunt from a Navajo drawing. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress... More

Indian songs of today, Native Americans

"From the Archive of Folk Song" "This series...is presented as a living monument and memorial to the American Indian and his spiritual culture." Issued in cooperation with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Performe... More

Gould Pass Pueblito, Carrizo Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The Pueblitos are small multi-roomed masonry dwellings found in the Navajo homeland, or Dinetah region of northwest New Mexico. Dating from the early 17th century, the pueblitos are significant i... More

Edward S. Curtis - Hastobiga, Navaho Medicine Man, Head and Shoulders ...

Hastobiga, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, looking down. LC no. 5. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress). Published in: The North American Indian / Edward S. Curtis. [Seatt... More

J. L. Hubbell Trading Post, HB-1, State Route 3 (Navajo Indian Reserva...

Significance: This building dates from about 1890 replacing the original trading post in operation since 1876. It is the oldest continually operated trading post on the Navajo Reservation and an institution th... More

Crow Canyon Pueblito, Approximately 1.2 miles south of Largo Canyon Wa...

Significance: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and the subsequent Spanish reconquest of 1692 forced many Pueblo tribes to flee westward and seek temporary refuge with the Navajo. The Crow Canyon site is an excellent ... More

Frances Canyon Pueblito, Frances Canyon Rincon, Dulce, Rio Arriba Coun...

Significance: Frances Canyon Pueblito, one of the largest and best preserved Navajo pueblitos, was occupied after the Pueblo Revolt in 1680. This revolt broke the Spanish hold on Pueblo villages along the Nort... More

Kin Naa Daa Pueblito, Gobernador Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The Pueblitos are small multi-roomed masonry dwellings found in the Navajo homeland, or Dinetah region of northwest New Mexico. Dating from the early 17th century, the pueblitos are significant i... More

Kin Naa Daa Pueblito, Gobernador Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The Pueblitos are small multi-roomed masonry dwellings found in the Navajo homeland, or Dinetah region of northwest New Mexico. Dating from the early 17th century, the pueblitos are significant i... More

Tapacito Pueblito, North of confluence of Tapacito & Largo Canyons, Du...

Significance: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and subsequent Spanish reconquest of 1692 forced many Pueblo tribes to flee westward and seek temporary refuge with the Navajo. Tapacito Pueblito was one such refugee si... More

Hill Road Pueblito, Carrizo Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The pueblitos are small multi-roomed masonry dwellings found in the Navajo homeland, or Dinetah region of northwest New Mexico. Dating from the early 17th century, the pueblitos are significant i... More

J. L. Hubbell Trading Post, Two-Story Barn, Navajo Indian Reservation,...

Significance: Built in the 1890's, this structure is significant in its role in the overall operations of an early self-supporting isolated trading post. An unusually large barn for this area, the construction... More

At Breakfast - typical desert home of the Navajo Indians, Navajo Reser...

3 Indians seated in front of teepee made of logs and brush. H29855 U.S. Copyright Office Stereo copyrighted by Underwood & Underwood. Caption card tracings: Photog. Index; Indian tribes Navaho; Indians Camps...... More

Portrait photo of Edward S. Curtis - [Nayenezgani--Navaho]

Indian, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, wearing dark leather mask, fur ruff, cloth girdle, silver concho belt and necklaces. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 1074-04. Published in: The Nort... More

Edward S. Curtis - Navaho man, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Navaho man wrapped in blanket and wearing headband. LC no. 13. Copyright by Edward S. Curtis. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress).

A son of the desert - Public domain portrait print

Navajo man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wrapped in a blanket that covers his mouth.

Portrait photo of Edward S. Curtis - [Haschezhini--Navaho]

Photo shows a Native American man, half-length portrait, facing front, wearing dark leather mask, fur ruff, nude torso painted with black and white splotches. Title from published source. Curtis no. X1076-04. F... More

Edward S. Curtis - Hatali Nez, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Navajo man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, looking down, wearing a headband. H55576 U.S. Copyright Office. Curtis no. 1046-04. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress).

Edward S. Curtis - Into the hills--Navaho

Three Navajo Indians on horseback make their way over hilly terrain. H55570 U.S. Copyright Office. Curtis no. 1039-04. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress).

Public domain photograph of weaving textile, free to use, no copyright...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of weaving textile, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Gould Pass Pueblito, Carrizo Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The Pueblitos are small multi-roomed masonry dwellings found in the Navajo homeland, or Dinetah region of northwest New Mexico. Dating from the early 17th century, the pueblitos are significant i... More

Gould Pass Pueblito, Carrizo Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The Pueblitos are small multi-roomed masonry dwellings found in the Navajo homeland, or Dinetah region of northwest New Mexico. Dating from the early 17th century, the pueblitos are significant i... More

Edward S. Curtis - Hastobiga, Navaho Medicine Man, Head and Shoulders ...

Hastobiga, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, looking down. LC no. 5. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress). Published in: The North American Indian / Edward S. Curtis. [Seatt... More

Nesjaja Hatali - Navaho, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Nesjaja Hatali, medicine man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

J. L. Hubbell Trading Post, HB-1, State Route 3 (Navajo Indian Reserva...

Significance: This building dates from about 1890 replacing the original trading post in operation since 1876. It is the oldest continually operated trading post on the Navajo Reservation and an institution th... More

Edward S. Curtis - Navaho girl, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navaho girl, turned right. LC no. 11. Copyright by Edward S. Curtis. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress).

Kin Naa Daa Pueblito, Gobernador Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The Pueblitos are small multi-roomed masonry dwellings found in the Navajo homeland, or Dinetah region of northwest New Mexico. Dating from the early 17th century, the pueblitos are significant i... More

Navajo weavers, Alaska, Native Americans

Three Navajo women weaving and flock of sheep on ledge above. 196386 U.S. Copyright Office. Formerly attributed to William J. Carpenter. Library of Congress copyright registration for this image filed by: Penni... More

[Yebichai, the beggar, Tonenili-Navajo Indian, dressed in spruce branc...

Curtis no. 1055-04. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "The Illusion of the American Frontier" at the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid, Spain, Nov. 2015-Feb. 2016.

[Yebichai, the beggar, Tonenili-Navajo Indian, dressed in spruce branc...

Curtis no. 1055-04. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "The Illusion of the American Frontier" at the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid, Spain, Nov. 2015-Feb. 2016.

Edward S. Curtis - An oasis, Native Americans

Six Navajo on horseback, water in foreground. LC no. 16. Copyright by Edward S. Curtis. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress).

Edward S. Curtis - Nature's mirror--Navaho

Woman standing on rock in reflecting pool of water. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 987. Published in: The North American Indian / Edward S. Curtis. [Seattle, Wash.] : Edward S. Curtis, 1907-30, v. 1, p. 66.

Edward S. Curtis - [Toneneli and Haschelti]

Two Navajo men impersonating two Yebichai, Toneneli (Water God) and Haschelti (Talking God) on the 6th day of the Yebichai ceremony. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 1056-04.

Edward S. Curtis - [The Patient], Head and Shoulders Portrait

Portrait of Navajo man, head-and-shoulders, facing front, rag headband, blanket over shoulders. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 1059-04.

Stringing the bow, Native Americans

J186929 U.S. Copyright Office.

Solid comfort - Public domain portrait print

Navajo Indian woman carrying sleeping child on back. 196391 U.S. Copyright Office. Photograph copyrighted by Pennington (William M.) and Rowland (Wesley R.), 1914.

A strong character, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo Indian, facing slightly left. 196385 U.S. Copyright Office. Photograph copyrighted by Pennington (William M.) and Rowland (Wesley R.), 1914.

Gomez Canyon Pueblito, Gomez Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The pueblitos are small multi roomed masonry dwellings found in the Navajo homeland, or Dinetah region of northwest New Mexico. Dating from the early 17th century, the pueblitos are significant i... More

Crow Canyon Pueblito, Approximately 1.2 miles south of Largo Canyon Wa...

Significance: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and the subsequent Spanish reconquest of 1692 forced many Pueblo tribes to flee westward and seek temporary refuge with the Navajo. The Crow Canyon site is an excellent ... More

J. L. Hubbell Trading Post, House, State Route 3 (Navajo Indian Reserv...

Significance: Built in 1900 by John "Don" Lorenzo Hubbell, a half-Spanish native of Pajarito, New Mexico. This structure illustrates the way of life and hospitality of a successful early trader, which attracte... More

J. L. Hubbell Trading Post, House, State Route 3 (Navajo Indian Reserv...

Significance: Built in 1900 by John "Don" Lorenzo Hubbell, a half-Spanish native of Pajarito, New Mexico. This structure illustrates the way of life and hospitality of a successful early trader, which attracte... More

Shaft House Pueblito, Cuervo Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and subsequent Spanish reconquest of 1692 forced many Pueblo tribes to flee westward and seek temporary refuge with the Navajo. Shaft House Pueblito was one such refugee... More

Tapacito Pueblito, North of confluence of Tapacito & Largo Canyons, Du...

Significance: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and subsequent Spanish reconquest of 1692 forced many Pueblo tribes to flee westward and seek temporary refuge with the Navajo. Tapacito Pueblito was one such refugee si... More

A Navaho shaman / Hillers, photo., portrait of american indian man

A shaman, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing front, with a blanket backdrop.

Navaho matron, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Navaho woman. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Edward S. Curtis - Group of Navahos in Tesakod Canyon

Group of Navajos, most on horseback, pause at the bottom of a rocky canyon. LC no. 12. Copyright by Edward S. Curtis. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress).

Edward S. Curtis - Cañón shadows--Navaho

Three Navajos on horseback dwarfed by canyon walls. H87226 U.S. Copyright Office. Curtis no. 2035-06. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress).

Near the base of Old Shiprock, Native Americans

Two Navajo Indians on horses with butte in background. 196378 U.S. Copyright Office. Photograph copyrighted by Pennington (William M.) and Rowland (Wesley R.), 1914.

Silversmith at work, portrait of american indian man

196390 U.S. Copyright Office. Photograph copyrighted by Pennington (William M.) and Rowland (Wesley R.), 1914.

Portrait photo of Miguelito making phonograph record

Miguelito, a Navajo from the Southwest, making voice recording. J190068 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Geoffrey O'Hara, New York, N.Y.

Navajo silversmith, portrait of american indian man

Navajo Indian, seated on floor by fire, shaping silver. 201190 U.S. Copyright Office. Photograph copyrighted by William J. Carpenter, 1915.

Navajo Indians at Lees Ferry, Arizona

J257987 U.S. Copyright Office. Additional info on verso: E. C. L. 9-18-22.

Edward S. Curtis - Navaho Belle, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navaho woman. LC no. 9. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress).

Crow Canyon Pueblito, Approximately 1.2 miles south of Largo Canyon Wa...

Significance: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and the subsequent Spanish reconquest of 1692 forced many Pueblo tribes to flee westward and seek temporary refuge with the Navajo. The Crow Canyon site is an excellent ... More

Frances Canyon Pueblito, Frances Canyon Rincon, Dulce, Rio Arriba Coun...

Significance: Frances Canyon Pueblito, one of the largest and best preserved Navajo pueblitos, was occupied after the Pueblo Revolt in 1680. This revolt broke the Spanish hold on Pueblo villages along the Nort... More

Hooded Fireplace Pueblito, On a northern point of Superior Mesa about ...

Significance: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and subsequent Spanish reconquest of 1692 forced many pueblo tribes to flee northwestward and seek temporary refuge in the traditional homeland of the Navajo, Dinetah. Ho... More

Pueblitos of Dinetah, South of Navajo Reservation, north of Largo Cany...

Significance: The Pueblitos of Denetah or small pueblos of the Navajo homeland are important structures which yield substantial information about the origins and evolution of the Navajo culture. Located in nor... More

Edward S. Curtis - Giving the medicine--Navaho

Photograph shows aNavajo shaman giving medicine to participant sitting atop blanket(?) used in sweatbath, as two others look on. Curtis no. 1057-04. Inscribed on verso: Yebichai giving the medicine. Forms part... More

Edward S. Curtis - [The blanket weaver--Navaho]

Woman weaving blanket under cottonwood tree, with canyon wall forming background. H55578 U.S. Copyright Office. Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress). Curtis no. 1048-04. Published in: The North Ame... More

Edward S. Curtis - [Navajo riders in Canyon de Chelly]

Photo shows seven Native riders on horseback and dog traveling against a background of canyon cliffs. H52434 U.S. Copyright Office. Curtis no. 1013. Copyright 1904 by E.S. Curtis. Forms part of: Edward S. Curt... More

J. L. Hubbell Trading Post, Two-Story Barn, Navajo Indian Reservation,...

Significance: Built in the 1890's, this structure is significant in its role in the overall operations of an early self-supporting isolated trading post. An unusually large barn for this area, the construction... More

Portrait photo of Edward S. Curtis - Zahadolzhá--Navaho

A Navajo man, full-length, in ceremonial dress including mask and body paint. On mount: Za-Ha-Bol-Zi. LC no. 81. Copyright by Edward S. Curtis. Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress). Published in: E... More

Edward S. Curtis - A policeman - Public domain portrait print

Photograph shows half-length portrait of a Navajo man identified as a policeman. H52447 U.S. Copyright Office. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 990. Sitter previously mis-identified as John Boone or Thic... More

Edward S. Curtis - Gaaskidi [i.e. Ganaskidi]--Navaho

Photo shows a Navajo man wearing mask of Ganaskidi, god of harvests, plenty, and of mists. H55592 U.S. Copyright Office. Curtis no. 1070-04. On verso: Gaaskidi (i.e. Ganaskidi), the horn mask, God of harvest. ... More

Edward S. Curtis - Tonenili--Navaho

Navajo man bedecked in hemlock boughs and mask of a clown associated with the mischievous rain god Tonenili, "Water Sprinkler". H525859 U.S. Copyright Office. Curtis no. 1067-04. Forms part of: Edward S. Curti... More

Edward S. Curtis - Among the Black Buttes--Navaho land

Three Navaho Indians on horseback, silhousetted on black buttes, in evening light. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 1038-04.

Edward S. Curtis - Cornfields of Cañon del Muerto

Navajo Indian cornfield, cliffs in background. H104274 U.S. Copyright Office. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. X2043-06. Published in: The North American Indian / Edward S. Curtis. [Seattle, Wash.] : Edw... More

[A Navajo woman with infant on her back]

Picryl description: Public domain image of Native Americans, Indians of North America, indigenous tribes, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Gomez Canyon Pueblito, Gomez Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The pueblitos are small multi roomed masonry dwellings found in the Navajo homeland, or Dinetah region of northwest New Mexico. Dating from the early 17th century, the pueblitos are significant i... More

J. L. Hubbell Trading Post, HB-1, State Route 3 (Navajo Indian Reserva...

Significance: This building dates from about 1890 replacing the original trading post in operation since 1876. It is the oldest continually operated trading post on the Navajo Reservation and an institution th... More

J. L. Hubbell Trading Post, House, State Route 3 (Navajo Indian Reserv...

Significance: Built in 1900 by John "Don" Lorenzo Hubbell, a half-Spanish native of Pajarito, New Mexico. This structure illustrates the way of life and hospitality of a successful early trader, which attracte... More

Shaft House Pueblito, Cuervo Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and subsequent Spanish reconquest of 1692 forced many Pueblo tribes to flee westward and seek temporary refuge with the Navajo. Shaft House Pueblito was one such refugee... More

Edward S. Curtis - At the shrine--Navaho

Three Navajos with horses, gathered before mound of rocks and vegetation. LC no. 80. Copyright by Edward S. Curtis. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress). Published in: The North Amer... More

Kin Naa Daa Pueblito, Gobernador Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The Pueblitos are small multi-roomed masonry dwellings found in the Navajo homeland, or Dinetah region of northwest New Mexico. Dating from the early 17th century, the pueblitos are significant i... More

Kin Naa Daa Pueblito, Gobernador Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The Pueblitos are small multi-roomed masonry dwellings found in the Navajo homeland, or Dinetah region of northwest New Mexico. Dating from the early 17th century, the pueblitos are significant i... More

Pueblitos of Dinetah, South of Navajo Reservation, north of Largo Cany...

Significance: The Pueblitos of Denetah or small pueblos of the Navajo homeland are important structures which yield substantial information about the origins and evolution of the Navajo culture. Located in nor... More

Hill Road Pueblito, Carrizo Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The pueblitos are small multi-roomed masonry dwellings found in the Navajo homeland, or Dinetah region of northwest New Mexico. Dating from the early 17th century, the pueblitos are significant i... More

J. L. Hubbell Trading Post, Two-Story Barn, Navajo Indian Reservation,...

Significance: Built in the 1890's, this structure is significant in its role in the overall operations of an early self-supporting isolated trading post. An unusually large barn for this area, the construction... More

Portrait photo of Edward S. Curtis - Zahadolzhá--Navaho

A Navajo man, full-length, in ceremonial dress including mask and body paint. On mount: Za-Ha-Bol-Zi. LC no. 81. Copyright by Edward S. Curtis. Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress). Published in: E... More

Edward S. Curtis - The vanishing race--Navaho

Photograph shows Navajos on horseback riding away from photographer. Original photogravure produced in Boston by John Andrew & Son, c1904. Curtis no. 984. Also available as a platinum photographic print (Print... More

Edward S. Curtis - Placing kedan

Navajo man impersonating Yebichai, placing feather sticks around the sweat. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 1062-04.

Edward S. Curtis - The White Singer, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo man, facing slightly right, wearing headband and silver squash blossom necklace. H87245 U.S. Copyright Office. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 2055-06.

[Ellie Ganado, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left]

H73702 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Fred Harvey. Public domain photograph of native Americans, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gomez Canyon Pueblito, Gomez Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The pueblitos are small multi roomed masonry dwellings found in the Navajo homeland, or Dinetah region of northwest New Mexico. Dating from the early 17th century, the pueblitos are significant i... More

Gomez Canyon Pueblito, Gomez Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The pueblitos are small multi roomed masonry dwellings found in the Navajo homeland, or Dinetah region of northwest New Mexico. Dating from the early 17th century, the pueblitos are significant i... More

Aboriginal life among the Navajo Indians, Cañon de Chelle, New Mexico.

Original negative number: 68. Caption number on back of stereo: No. 26. Part of series: U.S. War Dept., Corps of Engineers; Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of 100th Meridian, Expedition of 1871; Lie... More

Shaft House Pueblito, Cuervo Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and subsequent Spanish reconquest of 1692 forced many Pueblo tribes to flee westward and seek temporary refuge with the Navajo. Shaft House Pueblito was one such refugee... More

Shaft House Pueblito, Cuervo Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

Significance: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and subsequent Spanish reconquest of 1692 forced many Pueblo tribes to flee westward and seek temporary refuge with the Navajo. Shaft House Pueblito was one such refugee... More

Frances Canyon Pueblito, Frances Canyon Rincon, Dulce, Rio Arriba Coun...

Significance: Frances Canyon Pueblito, one of the largest and best preserved Navajo pueblitos, was occupied after the Pueblo Revolt in 1680. This revolt broke the Spanish hold on Pueblo villages along the Nort... More

Frances Canyon Pueblito, Frances Canyon Rincon, Dulce, Rio Arriba Coun...

Significance: Frances Canyon Pueblito, one of the largest and best preserved Navajo pueblitos, was occupied after the Pueblo Revolt in 1680. This revolt broke the Spanish hold on Pueblo villages along the Nort... More

Tapacito Pueblito, North of confluence of Tapacito & Largo Canyons, Du...

Significance: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and subsequent Spanish reconquest of 1692 forced many Pueblo tribes to flee westward and seek temporary refuge with the Navajo. Tapacito Pueblito was one such refugee si... More

Tapacito Pueblito, North of confluence of Tapacito & Largo Canyons, Du...

Significance: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and subsequent Spanish reconquest of 1692 forced many Pueblo tribes to flee westward and seek temporary refuge with the Navajo. Tapacito Pueblito was one such refugee si... More

Tapacito Pueblito, North of confluence of Tapacito & Largo Canyons, Du...

Significance: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and subsequent Spanish reconquest of 1692 forced many Pueblo tribes to flee westward and seek temporary refuge with the Navajo. Tapacito Pueblito was one such refugee si... More

Edward S. Curtis - [Navajo riders in Canyon de Chelly]

Photo shows seven Native riders on horseback and dog traveling against a background of canyon cliffs. H52434 U.S. Copyright Office. Curtis no. 1013. Copyright 1904 by E.S. Curtis. Forms part of: Edward S. Curt... More

J. L. Hubbell Trading Post, Two-Story Barn, Navajo Indian Reservation,...

Significance: Built in the 1890's, this structure is significant in its role in the overall operations of an early self-supporting isolated trading post. An unusually large barn for this area, the construction... More

Navajo Indians, blanket and belt weavers / taken by James Mooney, 1892...

Navajo woman weaving on horizontal loom in camp at Keam's Canyon, Arizona as a child, Nedespa, cards wool, another woman spins wool (left) and another women weaves at a belt frame (right). No. 534. Forms part o... More

Edward S. Curtis - Navaho child, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Navajo child, facing front. LC no. 10. Copyright by Edward S. Curtis. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress).

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