Hopi & Pueblo

This plate illustrates the sacred regalia of the Zuni Priesthood of the Bow, including a ceremonial shield adorned with a winged deity and mountain lion motifs. These objects served as powerful spiritual conduits, embodying the protective and martial forces central to Zuni religious life.

This plate illustrates the sacred regalia of the Zuni Priesthood of the Bow, including a ceremonial shield adorned with zoomorphic figures representing powerful spirit guardians. The accompanying stone fetish, bound with leather, exemplifies the Zuni practice of imbuing physical objects with spiritual potency for protection and ritual efficacy.

This detailed engraving, titled 'Serving a Meal,' provides an intimate look into Zuni domestic life. It depicts three individuals within a traditional dwelling, highlighting the communal nature of dining and the specific cultural practices surrounding food service as documented by Frank Hamilton Cushing.

This wood engraving depicts four Zuni women performing the essential task of grinding grain into meal using stone metates. The scene provides a window into traditional Zuni life, highlighting the communal nature of food preparation and the specific tools, such as the mano and metate, used for centuries in the American Southwest.