
Sujet
Shalako Mana, the female companion of the Shalako kachina
Légende
Shalako Mana, the female companion of the Shalako kachina, As spirits of the invisible life forces, kachinas were impersonated during masked ceremonies which occured from the winter solstice until July, their main purpose to bring rain for the spring crops. The dolls were used as mnemonic devices. USA. Hopi Indian. 20th c
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ Private Collection
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A18_154
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
28,6Mo (1,0Mo) / 24,2cm x 29,7cm / 2856 x 3504 (300dpi)