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National Anthropological Archives
MS 2002-07 Poster depicting Navaho ceremonial masks
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS2002-07
- Creators:
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Haile, Berard, 1874-1961
- Dates:
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1947
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Postercolor31 x 22 inches
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
One color poster measuring 31 x 22 inches, depicting over 20 head and face masks used in the Navajo Nightway ceremony. Printed as a companion to the book Head and Face Masks in Navaho Ceremonialism (1947) by Berard Haile.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
This poster was included as a complimentary gift to customers who pre-ordered a copy of Haile's book.
Using the Collection
Citation
MS 2002-07, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 2002-07
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Masks | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Night Chant (Navajo rite) | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Posters | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Diné (Navajo) | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Indians of North America -- Southwest, New | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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