Navaho Collection

Navajo sand paintings preserved on tiles
Navajo sand paintings on tiles displayed for sale at the intertribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico. Photograph

El Navajo Hotel, Gallup, New Mexico, USA
El Navajo, the new Santa Fe hotel and station at Gallup, New Mexico, USA. Date: 1910s

Native American Blankets
Six blankets made by Navaho weavers using traditional techniques, from the collection in the Indian Building in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Navajo (oil on canvas)
CH203815 The Navajo (oil on canvas) by Dixon, Maynard (1875-1946); Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

Nesjaja Hatali - Navaho, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nesjaja Hatali - Navaho, c1904. Nesjaja Hatali, medicine man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right

Navaho hogan, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Navaho hogan, c1905

Placing kedan, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Placing kedan, c1905. Navajo man impersonating Yeibichai, placing feather sticks around the sweat

Navaho hogan in Cañon del Muerta, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Navaho hogan in Canon del Muerta, c1906

Preparing the sweat, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Preparing the sweat, c1905. Four Navajo Indians preparing hot embers, covering them with brush and weeds on second day of Yebichai ceremony

Navajos, 1904, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Navajos, 1904, c1905. Group of Pueblo Indians, three men in front holding snakes, two Caucasian men in center

A Navaho woman, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Navaho woman, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Navajo woman, facing front

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo woman, facing front, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo woman, facing front, c1904. Navajo woman wearing silver squash blossom necklace, concho belt, blanket draped over shoulders

Navaho Belle, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Navaho Belle, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navaho woman

Toneneli and Haschelti, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Toneneli and Haschelti, c1905. Two Navajo men impersonating two Yeibichai, Toneneli (Water God) and Haschelti (Talking God) on the 6th day of the Yeibichai ceremony

Haschelti and Haschebaad, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Haschelti and Haschebaad, c1905. Two Navajo men impersonating two Yeibichai, Haschelti (Talking God) and Haschebaad (Goddess) during the Yeibichai ceremony

Yeibichai, the beggar, Tonenili-Navajo Indian, dressed in spruce branches, 1904, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Yeibichai, the beggar, Tonenili-Navajo Indian, dressed in spruce branches, 1904, c1905

The Chanter, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Chanter, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo Indian, wrapped in blanket

Nature's mirror-Navaho, 1904, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nature's mirror-Navaho, 1904, c1904. Woman standing on rock in reflecting pool of water

Cornfields of Cañon del Muerto, 1906, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cornfields of Canon del Muerto, 1906, c1907. Navajo Indian cornfield, cliffs in background

A child of the desert, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A child of the desert, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo Indian child, facing front, blanket around back of head and shoulders

Haschogan (House God) - The Yebichai Hunchback, 1904 Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Haschogan (House God) - The Yebichai Hunchback, 1904 Photograph shows a Navajo man, half-length, seated, facing front, wearing a ceremonial mask with feathers

Many Goat's son, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Many Goat's son, c1904. Head-and shoulders portrait of Navajo boy, facing front, blanket wrapped around him

A policeman, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A policeman, c1904. Photograph shows half-length portrait of a Navajo man identified as a policeman

The youth from the desert land-Navaho, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The youth from the desert land-Navaho, c1906

Giving the medicine-Navaho, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Giving the medicine-Navaho, c1905. Photograph shows aNavajo shaman giving medicine to participant sitting atop blanket(?) used in sweatbath, as two others look on

Yeibichai war gods, 1904, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Yeibichai war gods, 1904, c1905. Photograph shows three Natives: Tonenili, Tobadzischini, and Nayenezgani, in ceremonial dress, photographed against dark rock background

Yebichai prayer, C, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Yebichai prayer, C, c1906. Navajo men impersonating myth characters during Yebichai dance

Lynx cap, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Lynx cap, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo man wearing headpiece from Lynx head

Antelope ruins showing prehistoric decorations, 1907, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Antelope ruins showing prehistoric decorations, 1907, c1907. Ruins of Navajo Indian cliff dwellings

Nayenezgani-Navaho, 1904, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nayenezgani-Navaho, 1904, c1905. Indian, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, wearing dark leather mask, fur ruff, cloth girdle, silver concho belt and necklaces

Child life, the cotton woods-Navaho, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Child life, the cotton woods-Navaho, c1905. Three Navajo children playing, cottonwoods silhouetted in background

The blanket maker - Navaho, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The blanket maker - Navaho, c1904. Navajo woman, half-length portrait, seated, facing front, holding yarn, facing slightly right

A Navaho smile, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Navaho smile, c1904. Photo shows a Navaho woman sitting outside doorway, right hand on cheek, facing front, smiling

Nayenezgani-Navaho, 1904, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nayenezgani-Navaho, 1904, c1905. Indian, half-length portrait, facing front, wearing dark mask, fur ruff, paint on torso

Zahadolzha-Navaho, 1904, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Zahadolzha-Navaho, 1904, c1905. Indian, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wearing leather mask with basket cap, fur ruff, torso painted with white lines

Haschezhini-Navaho, 1904, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Haschezhini-Navaho, 1904, c1905. Photo shows a Native American man, half-length portrait, facing front, wearing dark leather mask, fur ruff, torso painted with black and white splotches

Navajo with fur cap, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Navajo with fur cap, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo man, facing right, wearing fur cap, turquois earring, shell necklace, silver button strap over shoulder, and velvet shirt

Nayenezgani, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nayenezgani, c1904. Nayenezgani, a Navajo deity, full-length portrait, facing front, wearing body paints and other adornments

Tobadzischini-Navaho, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Tobadzischini-Navaho, c1904. Navajo man in ceremonial dress as Tobadzischini, Yebichai war god

Navaho child, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Navaho child, c1905

Navaho girl, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Navaho girl, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navaho girl, turned right

Navaho child, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Navaho child, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Navajo child, facing front

Navaho man, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Navaho man, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Navaho man wrapped in blanket and wearing headband

Hastobiga, Navaho Medicine Man, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hastobiga, Navaho Medicine Man, c1904. Hastobiga, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, looking down

Among the Black Buttes-Navaho land, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Among the Black Buttes-Navaho land, c1905. Three Navaho Indians on horseback, silhousetted on black buttes, in evening light

The daughter of the desert-Navaho, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The daughter of the desert-Navaho, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Navajo woman, facing front

At the shrine-Navaho, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
At the shrine-Navaho, c1904. Three Navajos with horses, gathered before mound of rocks and vegetation

A Navajo man, head-and-shoulders portrait, wearing blanket and headband, facing front, c1904

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"Preserving Navajo Culture: A Glimpse into the Rich Heritage" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Navajo culture, where ancient traditions and artistic expressions have been meticulously preserved over time. The intricate beauty of Navajo sand paintings adorns tiles, serving as a testament to their enduring significance. Step into the El Navajo Hotel in Gallup, New Mexico, USA, and be transported to a place where Native American blankets weave stories of resilience and heritage. In Nesjaja Hatali - Navaho 1904 (photo), we catch a glimpse of the wise Hastobiga, a revered Navajo Medicine Man whose knowledge is passed down through generations. The Vanishing Race captures an evocative moment frozen in time; it is a toned platinum print on heavy paper that speaks volumes about the challenges faced by the Navajo people. Chief of the Desert stands tall in another photograph from 1904, showcasing his leadership and strength within his community. Ta-otza-begay or Meguelito mesmerizes us with his presence as depicted in oil on canvas mounted on panel – an artwork that pays homage to this esteemed Medicine Man. The Patient on the Sand Painting transports us back to c. 1906 through its black-and-white photo capturing healing rituals performed upon these sacred artworks. Antelope Ruin takes us deep into Canon de Muerto, Arizona c. 1907 – monochromatic photographs revealing remnants of ancestral dwellings that whisper tales from centuries past. As we delve further into history with The White Singer captured around 1906, we witness how music has always played an integral role within this vibrant culture. Antelope Ruin once again beckons our attention towards Canon del Muerto, Arizona c. 1907 – reminding us of its archaeological significance alongside stunning visuals (see also 129711). These glimpses into Navajo artistry serve as windows connecting us to their profound spirituality, resilience, and deep-rooted traditions.