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Background imageZuni Collection: Mask of the He mishiikwe with tablet, Zuni Nation

Mask of the He mishiikwe with tablet, Zuni Nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904

Background imageZuni Collection: Mask of the Muluktatkia, Zuni nation

Mask of the Muluktatkia, Zuni nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904

Background imageZuni Collection: Mask of Na tashku and Na wisho, Zuni Nation

Mask of Na tashku and Na wisho, Zuni Nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904

Background imageZuni Collection: Mask of the U wannami, Rain Makers, Zuni Nation

Mask of the U wannami, Rain Makers, Zuni Nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904

Background imageZuni Collection: Ko yemshi Gods in Plaza, Zuni nation

Ko yemshi Gods in Plaza, Zuni nation
Ko yemshi Gods in masks and blankets in the plaza, Zuni nation. Lithograph after a painting by Mary Wright Gill from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology

Background imageZuni Collection: Altar of Tsaniakiakwe, Hunter Fraternity, Zuni Nation

Altar of Tsaniakiakwe, Hunter Fraternity, Zuni Nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904

Background imageZuni Collection: Altar of Uhuhukwe, Eagle Down Fraternity, Zuni nation

Altar of Uhuhukwe, Eagle Down Fraternity, Zuni nation. The altar is decorated with figures of cougar, bear, bison, badger and white wolf, medicine stone, and bears feet

Background imageZuni Collection: Mask of Salimobiya, Warrior of the Nadir, Zuni Nation

Mask of Salimobiya, Warrior of the Nadir, Zuni Nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904

Background imageZuni Collection: Mask of Salimobiya, Warrior of the Zenith, Zuni Nation

Mask of Salimobiya, Warrior of the Zenith, Zuni Nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904

Background imageZuni Collection: Masks of Ya mukakto (a) and Hu tutu (b, c), Zuni Nation

Masks of Ya mukakto (a) and Hu tutu (b, c), Zuni Nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904

Background imageZuni Collection: Mask of the Sayatasha, Rain Priest of the North, Zuni Nation

Mask of the Sayatasha, Rain Priest of the North, Zuni Nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904

Background imageZuni Collection: Mask of the Hehea (Blunderer) of the Nadir, Zuni nation

Mask of the Hehea (Blunderer) of the Nadir, Zuni nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904

Background imageZuni Collection: Masks of the Hehea (Blunderer) of the South, Zuni nation

Masks of the Hehea (Blunderer) of the South, Zuni nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904

Background imageZuni Collection: Mask of Shu laawi si, Deputy to the Sun Father, Zuni nation

Mask of Shu laawi si, Deputy to the Sun Father, Zuni nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904

Background imageZuni Collection: Masks of Api lashiwanni Warriors of the Zenith

Masks of Api lashiwanni Warriors of the Zenith, Nadir and of the Mosona of the Kia nakwe. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American

Background imageZuni Collection: Masks of Api lashiwanni Warriors of the North

Masks of Api lashiwanni Warriors of the North, West and South, Zuni nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology

Background imageZuni Collection: Mask of Ko thlama, and rear view of the head

Mask of Ko thlama, and rear view of the head of a Ko thlama personator, Zuni nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology

Background imageZuni Collection: Mask of a Shi wanni Rain Priest of the Kia nakwe

Mask of a Shi wanni Rain Priest of the Kia nakwe, Zuni nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904

Background imageZuni Collection: Hla hewe personators of the Corn Maidens dancing

Hla hewe personators of the Corn Maidens dancing in Plaza, Zuni nation. Lithograph after Mary Wright Gill from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington

Background imageZuni Collection: Hlelhponne headdress of a Zuni corn maiden

Hlelhponne headdress of a Zuni corn maiden
Hlelhponne headdress of a corn maiden with tablet ornamented with cloud, crescent, sun and star symbols, Zuni nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of

Background imageZuni Collection: Mask of Pau tiwa, Zuni sun god

Mask of Pau tiwa, Zuni sun god. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904

Background imageZuni Collection: Mask of Kwe lele, Fire Maker to Shit su kiai, Zuni nation

Mask of Kwe lele, Fire Maker to Shit su kiai, Zuni nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904

Background imageZuni Collection: Mask of Shit sukia, Game Eater, god of the Zuni

Mask of Shit sukia, Game Eater, god of the Zuni (front, side and rear views). Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology

Background imageZuni Collection: Group of Ne wekwe, Galaxy fraternity, He iwa

Group of Ne wekwe, Galaxy fraternity, He iwa (north) Ki wi sine, chamber dedicated to anthropic worship, Zuni nation. Lithograph after an illustration by Mary Wright Gill from John Wesley Powells

Background imageZuni Collection: Mask of Ko yemshi a, and mask of Ko mokat si

Mask of Ko yemshi a, and mask of Ko mokat si
Mask of Ko yemshi, old dance man a, and mask of Ko mokat si, old dance woman b, c, Zuni nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American

Background imageZuni Collection: Mask of Tkia nilona, Owner of Springs

Mask of Tkia nilona, Owner of Springs, greatest of the Zuni ancestral gods. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology

Background imageZuni Collection: Zuni masks and Ko-Ye-Me-Shi (colour litho)

Zuni masks and Ko-Ye-Me-Shi (colour litho)
980453 Zuni masks and Ko-Ye-Me-Shi (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zuni masks and Ko-Ye-Me-Shi)

Background imageZuni Collection: Zuni Sashes (colour litho)

Zuni Sashes (colour litho)
980425 Zuni Sashes (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zuni Sashes)

Background imageZuni Collection: Une Danse Des Indiens Zunis (engraving)

Une Danse Des Indiens Zunis (engraving)
2789086 Une Danse Des Indiens Zunis (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Danse Des Indiens Zunis. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 6 October 1889)

Background imageZuni Collection: Group of Sa-La-Mo-Bi-Ya masks (colour litho)

Group of Sa-La-Mo-Bi-Ya masks (colour litho)
980454 Group of Sa-La-Mo-Bi-Ya masks (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of Sa-La-Mo-Bi-Ya masks)

Background imageZuni Collection: Zuni Pottery (colour litho)

Zuni Pottery (colour litho)
980423 Zuni Pottery (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zuni Pottery)

Background imageZuni Collection: Altar and ruins at Zuni

Altar and ruins at Zuni
LLM338425 Altar and ruins at Zuni by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Altar and ruins at Zuni. All Round the World, First Series (1868).); © Look and Learn

Background imageZuni Collection: Geographical Explorations in the United States (engraving)

Geographical Explorations in the United States (engraving)
1049485 Geographical Explorations in the United States (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geographical Explorations in the United States)

Background imageZuni Collection: Composite Figures (engraving)

Composite Figures (engraving)
980422 Composite Figures (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Composite Figures. 1 Design on Zuni war-shield, painting)

Background imageZuni Collection: Shield and Fetich of the Priesthood of the Bow (colour litho)

Shield and Fetich of the Priesthood of the Bow (colour litho)
980409 Shield and Fetich of the Priesthood of the Bow (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shield and Fetich of the Priesthood of the Bow)

Background imageZuni Collection: Holy well at Zuni

Holy well at Zuni
LLM338423 Holy well at Zuni by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy well at Zuni. All Round the World, First Series (1868).); © Look and Learn

Background imageZuni Collection: Town of Zuni

Town of Zuni
LLM338422 Town of Zuni by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town of Zuni. All Round the World, First Series (1868).); © Look and Learn

Background imageZuni Collection: Dancing: A Ceremony of the Clowns on the Morning of the Hay-a-masheque Dance in Zuni (litho)

Dancing: A Ceremony of the Clowns on the Morning of the Hay-a-masheque Dance in Zuni (litho)
6027899 Dancing: A Ceremony of the Clowns on the Morning of the Hay-a-masheque Dance in Zuni (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageZuni Collection: Zuni sand altar in Kiva of the North (colour litho)

Zuni sand altar in Kiva of the North (colour litho)
980455 Zuni sand altar in Kiva of the North (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zuni sand altar in Kiva of the North)

Background imageZuni Collection: Frank Hamilton Cushing, 1895. Creator: Thomas Eakins

Frank Hamilton Cushing, 1895. Creator: Thomas Eakins
Frank Hamilton Cushing, 1895

Background imageZuni Collection: USA, New Mexico, Zuni Zuni Pueblo Native American Indian woman making bread in a Horno

USA, New Mexico, Zuni Zuni Pueblo Native American Indian woman making bread in a Horno mud adobe outdoor oven

Background imageZuni Collection: Wearing Blanket with Moki (Moqui) Stripes, 1865-1875. Creator: Unknown

Wearing Blanket with Moki (Moqui) Stripes, 1865-1875. Creator: Unknown
Wearing Blanket with Moki (Moqui) Stripes, 1865-1875

Background imageZuni Collection: A collection of American Indian drums (mixed media)

A collection of American Indian drums (mixed media)
XBP229230 A collection of American Indian drums (mixed media) by American School; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; American, out of copyright

Background imageZuni Collection: Zuni (Pueblo) Indians, New Mexico, USA

Zuni (Pueblo) Indians, New Mexico, USA
Zuni Indians (part of a larger group known as Pueblo or Village Indians) in New Mexico. The Zunis lived in multi-storey houses using a ladder to move between floors

Background imageZuni Collection: Zuni Pueblo shalako

Zuni Pueblo shalako
Shalako leading a ceremony at night, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageZuni Collection: Zuni eagle god

Zuni eagle god
Flying Eagle Man, war god of Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-cenury illustration

Background imageZuni Collection: American Indian Influenced Art Deco

American Indian Influenced Art Deco
Art Deco decoration of a theatre in Albuquerque strongly influenced by Navajo and Zuni symbols and colours

Background imageZuni Collection: Inscription Rock, New Mexico

Inscription Rock, New Mexico
The inscription on a rock at El Morro reads: (translation): On the 25th of the month of June in the year of 1709 passed by here on the way to Zuni, Ramon Garcia Jurado



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Zuni: A Rich Tapestry of Native American Culture Step into the world of Zuni, a vibrant and captivating culture that has left an indelible mark on history. Nestled in the heart of New Mexico, USA, the Zuni Pueblo Indians have crafted a legacy steeped in tradition and artistry. One cannot explore Zuni without delving into their exquisite jewelry. Zuni Indian jewellery is renowned for its intricate designs and meticulous craftsmanship. Each piece tells a story, reflecting the deep connection between nature and spirituality cherished by these indigenous people. Edward S. Curtis captured this essence in his 1925 photograph titled "CURTIS: ZUNI NATIVE AMERICAN grinding medicine. " The image transports us back to a time when ancient healing practices were revered, reminding us of the wisdom passed down through generations. The influence can also be seen in American Indian Influenced Art Deco. This unique blend combines traditional motifs with modern aesthetics, resulting in breathtaking works that bridge cultures and eras. Inscription Rock stands as a testament to the rich heritage etched into every corner land. Carved with petroglyphs dating back centuries, it serves as a window into their ancestral past—a reminder that their roots run deep within this sacred land. Photogravures like "A Zuni Girl" from 1907 allow us to glimpse into everyday life during those times—capturing innocence and resilience amidst adversity. These images serve as valuable historical records preserving moments otherwise lost to time's passage. Polychrome pottery showcases another facet of artistic expression within the community. We'wah's polychrome bowl from c. 1890 reveals her mastery over color blending techniques—an embodiment of creativity rooted in cultural pride. As we admire polychrome jars created by unknown artists from different periods, we are reminded that art transcends individuality—it speaks volumes about collective identity and shared experiences.