Walpi Collection

Nova-Walpi, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nova-Walpi, c1906. Nova, a Walpi man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

The Natacka Ceremony at Walpi (b / w photo)
980386 The Natacka Ceremony at Walpi (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Natacka Ceremony at Walpi)

The Hopi Flute Ceremony (colour litho)
2799241 The Hopi Flute Ceremony (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hopi Flute Ceremony)

Wolpi... a chief pueblo of the mysterious Moki race (Cliff Dwellers), Arizona, U
Wolpi - 600 ft. above the plain - a chief " pueblo" of the mysterious Moki race (Cliff Dwellers), Arizona, U.S.A. 1901

Hopi Indian women grinding corn meal, Walpi, Arizona, 1912. Artist: Robert Wilson Shufeldt
Hopi Indian women grinding corn meal, Walpi, Arizona, 1912. The distinctive hairstyle of the woman on the right identifies her as being unmarried. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II

HOPI VILLAGE, 1903. A view of the Hopi village of Walpi in northeastern Arizona, showing the entrance to a kiva in the foreground. Photographed in 1903

HOPI VILLAGE, 1879. A view of terraced houses in the Hopi village of Walpi, in northeastern Arizona. Photographed by John K. Hillers, 1879

HOPI PRIEST, c1900. Kopeli, a Hopi snake priest in Walpi, Arizona. Photograph, c1900

HOPI SNAKE DANCER, c1918. A Hopi snake dancer entering the kiva, a sacred underground chamber of the pueblo at Walpi, Arizona. Photograph, c1918

HOPI SNAKE DANCE, c1897. Beginning of a Hopi snake dance at the pueblo of Walpi, in Arizona. Photograph by Ben Wittick, c1897

HOPI SNAKE DANCE, c1909. A Hopi snake dance ritual in Walpi, Arizona. Lithograph, c1909

NATI2A-00195
Hopi village with sheep-pens below the cliffs, Arizona, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Racial / Hopi Girl 1900
Hopi girl from the village of Walpi

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Walpi, a place of ancient traditions and rich cultural heritage, holds within its walls the secrets of the Hopi people. The Natacka Ceremony at Walpi captures a moment frozen in time, where the spirits of ancestors dance alongside present-day Hopi individuals. In this black and white photo, one can almost hear the rhythmic beats of drums echoing through the pueblo. The Hopi Flute Ceremony brings color to life as lithographs depict vibrant scenes filled with ceremonial dancers adorned in intricate regalia. Their melodies carry messages from generations past, connecting them to their spiritual roots and guiding their steps along the sacred path. Hopi Indians gracefully ascend steps carved into rocks, leading them towards their pueblo perched high on a mesa. These natural stairways serve as a physical representation of their resilience and determination to preserve their way of life amidst challenging terrains. Wolpi stands tall as a chief pueblo belonging to the enigmatic Moki race or Cliff Dwellers. Its weathered walls whisper stories that have been passed down for centuries – tales woven with legends and myths that continue to shape Hopi identity today. In 1912, Robert Wilson Shufeldt captured an intimate moment depicting Hopi women grinding corn meal in Walpi. This timeless image showcases not only daily chores but also highlights the importance placed on sustenance and nurturing within Hopi culture. Transporting us back to 1903 is an enchanting view village nestled in northeastern Arizona's rugged landscape. Terraced houses stand proudly against nature's backdrop—a testament to harmonious coexistence between humans and land—an ethos deeply ingrained within every aspect of Hopi life. A photograph from 1879 reveals terraced houses dotting Walpi village—an architectural marvel built by skilled hands guided by ancestral wisdom. Each step symbolizes unity among community members while honoring individuality—a delicate balance maintained throughout generations. Kopeli emerges as a figure of reverence, a Hopi snake priest in Walpi.