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Navajo family - Public domain portrait print

Navajo family - Public domain portrait print

Photograph shows portrait of Navajo woman, boy, and man taken at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Missouri, 1904. H56696 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyrighted 1905 by Gerhard Sisters, St. Louis, Mo.

Edward S. Curtis - Preparing the sweat

Edward S. Curtis - Preparing the sweat

Four Navajo Indians preparing hot embers, covering them with brush and weeds on second day of Yebichai ceremony. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 1054-04.

March through Tesacod Canyon, Native Americans

March through Tesacod Canyon, Native Americans

Rear view of Navajo Indians on horseback making their way over the sparse, dry, grassy floor of Tesacod Canyon.

An old warrior, three quarter length portrait

An old warrior, three quarter length portrait

Bi-joshii, a Navajo leader, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing left, holding bow and arrow. 196375 U.S. Copyright Office. Photograph copyrighted by Pennington (William M.) and Rowland (Wesley R.), 1914.

[A cold night], portrait of american indian man

[A cold night], portrait of american indian man

Navajo Indian warming hands over fire in tepee. 201168 U.S. Copyright Office.

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

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

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

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

Hooded Fireplace Pueblito, On a northern point of Superior Mesa about 700 meters west of Largo Canyon Wash, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

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

[A Navajo man, head-and-shoulders portrait, wearing blanket and headband, facing front]

[A Navajo man, head-and-shoulders portrait, wearing blanket and headba...

LC no. 74. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress).

Navajo weavers, Alaska, Native Americans

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

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

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

Edward S. Curtis - Nayenezgani - Public domain portrait

Edward S. Curtis - Nayenezgani - Public domain portrait

Nayenezgani, a Navajo deity, full-length portrait, facing front, wearing body paints and other adornments. LC no. 77. Copyright by Edward S. Curtis. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress).

J. L. Hubbell Trading Post, Two-Story Barn, Navajo Indian Reservation, near State Route 3, Ganado, Apache County, AZ

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, 1892-93.

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

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).

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

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

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo Indian, wrapped in blanket. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 1060-04.

Edward S. Curtis - Haschebaad--Navaho

Edward S. Curtis - Haschebaad--Navaho

Barechested Navajo man wearing mask of Haschebaad, a benevolent female deity. H55586 U.S. Copyright Office. Curtis no. 1068-04. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress). Published in: T... More

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

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

H73703 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Fred Harvey. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Advisory committee hearing industry representatives proposals for new plants on reservation / TOH.

Advisory committee hearing industry representatives proposals for new ...

Navajo Tribal Council committee members listening to industry presentations, in the Council House in Window Rock, Arizona. Title transcribed from negative caption. Forms part of: U.S. News & World Report Magazi... More

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

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

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

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

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.

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

J. L. Hubbell Trading Post, HB-1, State Route 3 (Navajo Indian Reservation), Ganado, Apache County, AZ

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 Wash in Cuervo Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

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 County, NM

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 County, NM

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 700 meters west of Largo Canyon Wash, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

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

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

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, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

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, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

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

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, near State Route 3, Ganado, Apache County, AZ

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

Edward S. Curtis - The daughter of the desert--Navaho

Edward S. Curtis - The daughter of the desert--Navaho

Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Navajo woman, facing front. LC no. 4. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress).

Edward S. Curtis - Navajo with fur cap, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Edward S. Curtis - Navajo with fur cap, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo man, facing right, wearing fur cap, turquois earring, shell necklace, silver button strap over shoulder, and velvet shirt. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 1078-04.

Edward S. Curtis - Yebichai prayer, E

Edward S. Curtis - Yebichai prayer, E

Navajo Indians in costumes, dancing. H87255 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 2066-06.

Navajo boy - Public domain portrait print

Navajo boy - Public domain portrait print

Navajo boy, half-length portrait, facing slightly left. H73155 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright by Karl E. Moon & Co.

Edward S. Curtis - Antelope ruin--Navaho

Edward S. Curtis - Antelope ruin--Navaho

Ruins of buildings next to wall on canyon floor. H87227 U.S. Copyright Office. Curtis no. 2038-06. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress).

[Many Goats, Navajo Indian, half-length portrait, seated, facing slightly right]

[Many Goats, Navajo Indian, half-length portrait, seated, facing sligh...

J186936 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Harririo, a Navajo chief, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing slightly right, holding bow]

[Harririo, a Navajo chief, three-quarter length portrait, seated, faci...

J189122 U.S. Copyright Office. Photograph probably taken in New Mexico in the fall of 1866 during the internment of the Navajo after the Long Walk which forced them from their homelands. Most likely locations ... More

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

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

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

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

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

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).

Crow Canyon Pueblito, Approximately 1.2 miles south of Largo Canyon Wash in Cuervo Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

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

Crow Canyon Pueblito, Approximately 1.2 miles south of Largo Canyon Wash in Cuervo Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

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

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

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

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 County, NM

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 County, NM

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 County, NM

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

Edward S. Curtis - [Yebichai war gods]

Edward S. Curtis - [Yebichai war gods]

Photograph shows three Natives: Tonenili, Tobadzischini, and Nayenezgani, in ceremonial dress, photographed against dark rock background. Curtis no. 1072-04. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library... More

Tapacito Pueblito, North of confluence of Tapacito & Largo Canyons, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

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, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

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

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

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

Indian, half-length portrait, facing front, wearing dark mask, fur ruff, paint on torso. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. X1066-04. Published in: The North American Indian / Edward S. Curtis. [Seattle, W... More

Edward S. Curtis - In the canyon's depth--Navaho

Edward S. Curtis - In the canyon's depth--Navaho

Several Navajo men on horseback make their way, in line formation, at the foot of a canyon. LC no. 8. Copyright by Edward S. Curtis. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress).

Edward S. Curtis - [Haschelti and Haschebaad]

Edward S. Curtis - [Haschelti and Haschebaad]

Two Navajo men impersonating two Yebichai, Haschelti (Talking God) and Haschebaad (Goddess) during the Yebichai ceremony. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 1063-04.

Edward S. Curtis - Navajo farm, Native Americans

Edward S. Curtis - Navajo farm, Native Americans

People sitting outside a brush canopy in front of an earth hogan, with background of arid land showing cornfield and short, broad trees. H55597 U.S. Copyright Office. Curtis no. 1034-04. Forms part of: Edward ... More

Edward S. Curtis - A Navaho farm

Edward S. Curtis - A Navaho farm

Patches of corn in garden between canyon walls. H87229 U.S. Copyright Office. Curtis no. 2038-06. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress).

Antelope ruins showing prehistoric decorations

Antelope ruins showing prehistoric decorations

Ruins of Navajo Indian cliff dwellings. Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Morning ride, Native Americans. Native Americans, Navajo people

Morning ride, Native Americans. Native Americans, Navajo people

Two Navajo Indians on horses. 201185 U.S. Copyright Office. Photograph copyrighted by William J. Carpenter, 1915.

From a dry state, Native Americans

From a dry state, Native Americans

Navajo Indian seated on horse that is drinking from lake or river. 201174 U.S. Copyright Office. Photograph copyrighted by William J. Carpenter, 1915.

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

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

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

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

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

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 Reservation), Ganado, Apache County, AZ

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 Wash in Cuervo Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

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 County, NM

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 County, NM

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 700 meters west of Largo Canyon Wash, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Navajo man in ceremonial dress as Tobadzischini, Yebichai war god. LC no. 22. Copyright by Edward S. Curtis. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress).

Edward S. Curtis - The vanishing race--Navaho

Edward S. Curtis - The vanishing race--Navaho

Photograph shows Navajos on horseback riding away from photographer. Curtis no. 984. Title from illustration of same image in the book The North American Indian by E.S. Curtis. Notation in lower left corner, "C... More

Edward S. Curtis - A Navaho [with blanket wrapped around head and shoulders]

Edward S. Curtis - A Navaho [with blanket wrapped around head and shou...

Copyright by Edward S. Curtis. No. 1014. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Edward S. Curtis - Ga askidi, Zahadolzha, Haschelti--Navaho

Edward S. Curtis - Ga askidi, Zahadolzha, Haschelti--Navaho

The God of Harvest, Fringe Mouth, and Talking God for a Yébĭchai healing ceremony or night chant. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Published in: The North American Indian / Edward S. Curtis. [Seattle, Wash.] : Edwa... More

[Mrs. Red Burro] - Public domain  print

[Mrs. Red Burro] - Public domain print

Old Navajo Indian woman, seated on log, back of covered wagon in background. H70220 U.S. Copyright Office. Photo by Simeon Schwemberger, St. Michaels, Arizona.

Edward S. Curtis - Yebichai prayer, C

Edward S. Curtis - Yebichai prayer, C

Navajo men impersonating myth characters during Yebichai dance. H87253 U.S. Copyright Office. Edward S. Curtis Collection. Curtis no. 2064-06.

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

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

H73700 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Fred Harvey. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Tom Ganado, full-length portrait, standing, facing slightly left, with blanket wrapped around him]

[Tom Ganado, full-length portrait, standing, facing slightly left, wit...

Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The patient on the 'sand-painting'

The patient on the 'sand-painting'

At Navajo Yébĭchai ceremony, patient sits on sand painting adjacent to Yébĭchai (mythical messenger from the gods in native costume); third person in background; ceremony takes place within hogan. H70232 U.S. C... More

Portrait photo of Notrossia & Pattia, 2 Navajo girls

Portrait photo of Notrossia & Pattia, 2 Navajo girls

J189124 U.S. Copyright Office. Photograph probably taken in New Mexico in the fall of 1866 during the internment of the Navajo after the Long Walk which forced them from their homelands. Most likely locations... More

[Jim, a Navajo Indian, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing right, holding bow and arrows]

[Jim, a Navajo Indian, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing r...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a pilot, aviator, aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Relating an experience, Native Americans

Relating an experience, Native Americans

Two Navajo Indians and horse. 196377 U.S. Copyright Office. Photograph copyrighted by Pennington (William M.) and Rowland (Wesley R.), 1914.

The Medicine man - Public domain portrait print

The Medicine man - Public domain portrait print

Navajo Indian, half-length portrait, facing front. 201186 U.S. Copyright Office. Photograph copyrighted by William J. Carpenter, 1915.

Hastine - Ush - Klish -ah -Soon (The mud man's wife) Navajo blanket weaver near Gallup, New Mexico

Hastine - Ush - Klish -ah -Soon (The mud man's wife) Navajo blanket we...

Photograph shows Navajo woman weaving blanket on loom; child, standing behind tree, watches weaver.

Navajos H.B. Mollhausen; T. Sinclair's lith., Philadelphia

Navajos H.B. Mollhausen; T. Sinclair's lith., Philadelphia

Two Navajo on horseback carrying spears. Illus. from: U.S. Pacific railroad explorations and surveys. 35th parallel.

The silversmith's daughter - Navajo Indian, near Gallup, New Mexico

The silversmith's daughter - Navajo Indian, near Gallup, New Mexico

Photograph shows young Navajo girl, full-length portrait, seated, facing front, wearing necklaces and silver bracelets. Photographer and date from record for same photograph at National Anthropological Archive... More

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

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).

Nesjaja Hatali - Navaho, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Nesjaja Hatali - Navaho, Head and Shoulders Portrait

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

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

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

Crow Canyon Pueblito, Approximately 1.2 miles south of Largo Canyon Wash in Cuervo Canyon, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

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

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

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

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 County, NM

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 700 meters west of Largo Canyon Wash, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

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

Edward S. Curtis - A point of interest--Navaho

Edward S. Curtis - A point of interest--Navaho

Three Navajo men, seated on ground, turned right. LC no. 3. Copyright by Edward S. Curtis. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collection (Library of Congress). Published in: The North American Indian / Edward S. C... More

Tapacito Pueblito, North of confluence of Tapacito & Largo Canyons, Dulce, Rio Arriba County, NM

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

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