Amon Carter print details

Kiva of the Ancient Cliff Dwellers in Ceremonial Cave, Rito de los Frijoles Canyon

Object Details

  • Date

    ca. 1915-1930

  • Object Type

    Photographs

  • Medium

    Halftone print

  • Contributors

    Printed by Curt Teich Co.

  • Object Format

    Postcard

  • Dimensions

    3 7/16 x 5 3/8 in.

  • Inscriptions

    Recto:

    l.l. to l.r. printed: KIVA OF THE ANCIENT CLIFF DWELLERS IN CEREMONIAL CAVE, RITO DE LOS FRIJOLES CANYON.

    Verso:

    u.l. printed: The Kiva or Estufa is a circular underground \ chamber from ten to forty odd feet in diameter \ roofed with large vigas or timbers and covered \ with saplings and earth. Entrance is gained thru \ the hatch in the roof by means of a long ladder. \ An altar, fireplace, sipapu, flue or draft and various \ niches are essential features of the interior ar- \ rangement. The kiva is the ceremonial center of \ all Indian life and in this underground chamber, \ all important councils are held, and ceremonies \ and dances begin and end.

    u.c. printed: A-32519

    c. printed transverse: C.T. AMERICAN ART

  • Collection Name

    Fred and Jo Mazzulla Collection

  • Credit Line

    Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas

  • Accession Number

    P1976.48.982

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Additional details

Location: Off view
Part of: Fred and Jo Mazzulla Collection

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