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Navaho hogan, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Navaho hogan, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Navaho hogan, c1905
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Anthropology Canon Canyon Curtis Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Dine Dwelling Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Curtis Ethnography Ethnology First Nation First Nations Housing Mud Hut Naabeeho Navaho Navajo North America North American Subsistence Tribal Tribe Canyon Del Muerto Hogan White And Black
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This photograph, taken by Edward Sheriff Curtis around 1905, captures the exterior of a traditional Navaho hogan nestled in the rugged landscape of Canyon del Muerto in North America. The hogan, a mud hut commonly used as a dwelling by the Navajo and other Southwestern Native American tribes, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and subsistence practices of the indigenous peoples of the region. The image showcases the simple yet intricately designed structure, with its distinctive wooden roof beams and ladder-like entrance. The hogan's location, surrounded by the vast canyon, highlights the connection between the Navaho people and their natural environment. Seated in front of the hogan are two women, dressed in traditional clothing, engaged in an activity related to agriculture or ethnography. The background is populated with other figures, adding a sense of community and daily life. Edward Sheriff Curtis, a renowned American anthropologist and photographer, captured this image as part of his extensive documentation of Native American tribes during the early 20th century. The photograph is now part of the vast collection at the Library of Congress, serving as an important record of the Navaho people and their way of life during this period. The hogan, as a symbol of the Navaho's connection to their heritage and the land, continues to be an essential part of their tribal identity and the broader anthropological and ethnological study of indigenous cultures.
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