"The Katchinas Swarm About the Ancient Town of Shangopavi" by Fred Kabotie

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Collection Citation: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John Louw Nelson collection, image #, NMAI.AC.333; National Museum of the American Indian Archives Center, Smithsonian Institution.

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Scope and Contents: A colored slide depicting Hopi artist Fred Kabotie's painting "The Katchinas Swarm About the Ancient Town of Shangopav," Plate XXVIII in "Rhythm for Rain."

Series Restrictions: At least one photograph has been restricted for cultural sensitivity. Additional consultation with the Hopi community is needed.

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NMAI.AC.333

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John Louw Nelson collection

Creator

Nelson, John Louw, b. 1895

Summary

This collection includes manuscript and photographic materials documenting John Louw Nelson's work among the Hopi people as an associate of the Museum of the American Indian Heye, Foundation. This includes photographic stills from his film "Hopi" (1935) and illustrations for his book "Rhythm for Rain" (1937).