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The piki maker-Hopi, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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The piki maker-Hopi, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The piki maker-Hopi, c1906. Hopi woman making bread inside pueblo
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This photograph, titled "The Piki Maker-Hopi," captured by Edward Sheriff Curtis around 1906, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Hopi woman as she skillfully prepares traditional flatbread, or piki, inside her Pueblo dwelling. The Hopi people, an indigenous community located primarily in Arizona and New Mexico, have a rich cultural heritage that includes the art of piki making as a staple of their subsistence diet. Edward Sheriff Curtis, a renowned American photographer and ethnographer, documented the Hopi and other Native American tribes during the early 20th century, capturing their traditions, customs, and daily life. In this image, we see a woman in a deep concentration, kneeling by a hearth, her posture reflecting the dedication and focus required to create this delicate and essential food source. The photograph, with its stark contrasts, highlights the textures of the woman's clothing, the interior of the pueblo, and the simple yet essential tools used in the piki-making process. The image is a testament to the enduring importance of traditional food preparation methods and the resilience of indigenous communities in preserving their heritage. The Hopi woman's daily chore of making piki continues to be an integral part of their domestic life and cultural identity. This photograph, now part of the Library of Congress collection, serves as an invaluable record of a bygone era and a reminder of the diversity and richness of North American indigenous cultures.
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