Image: The mask of Kachina (Hopi Indians rain maker), village of Shonghopavi, Arizona-single image

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Description: Photo of dance by kachina dancers of the Hopi pueblo of Shongopavi, Arizona, USA taken sometime between about 1870 and 1900. The dancers, which would be members of the local kiva religious societies, represent spirits called kachinas and wear elaborate masks. Changes to original work: Cropped out right image of stereo pair, converted to greyscale, adjusted brightness and contrast.
Title: The mask of Kachina (Hopi Indians rain maker), village of Shonghopavi, Arizona-single image
Credit: This file was derived from The mask of Kachina (Hopi Indians "rain maker"), village of Shonghopavi, Arizona, by Underwood & Underwood.jpg:
Author: The_mask_of_Kachina_(Hopi_Indians_"rain_maker"),_village_of_Shonghopavi,_Arizona,_by_Underwood_&_Underwood.jpg: Unknown. The original slide was marked Copyright 1900 by Underwood & Underwood Publishers derivative work: Chetvorno
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