Food preparation, San Juan Pueblo, c. 1880-1900 (b / w photo)

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Food preparation, San Juan Pueblo, c. 1880-1900 (b / w photo)

DPL415547 Food preparation, San Juan Pueblo, c.1880-1900 (b/w photo) by Kohlberg & Hopkins (fl.1880-1900); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: Native American woman of San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico, grinding on a metate; ); © Denver Public Library

Media ID 25143116

© Denver Public Library / Bridgeman Images

Adobe Cookery Cooking Maize Native American Indian North American Indian Slab Staple

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "Food preparation, San Juan Pueblo, c. 1880-1900" offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Native American women in New Mexico. Taken by Kohlberg & Hopkins during their active years between 1880 and 1900, this image showcases an intimate moment of daily life within the San Juan Pueblo community. In the photograph, we see a Native American woman kneeling on the ground, engaged in food preparation. With dedication and skillful hands, she is grinding maize on a metate - a traditional stone tool used for centuries to process corn into flour or dough. The woman's focused expression reflects her expertise in this essential task that sustains her people. The scene takes place inside an adobe dwelling, emphasizing the connection between domesticity and labor. This powerful visual encapsulates not only the physical act of cooking but also symbolizes resilience and perseverance through generations. As we observe this timeless snapshot frozen in time by Denver Public Library's Western History Collection, it serves as a reminder of the enduring traditions passed down from one generation to another among North American Indian communities. It celebrates both the strength of indigenous cultures and their invaluable contributions to our collective human experience.

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