Portrait of Chaiwa, a Tewa Native American, circa 1906.

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Historical Snapshots

Historical black and white photograph of Chaiwa, a Tewa Native American woman. She has her hair styled in traditional 'squash blossom' whorls on each side of her head. She is wearing a dark shawl over a lighter blouse and multiple strands of beads around her neck. Her expression is serious and her gaze is direct.

Portrait of Chaiwa, a Tewa Native American, circa 1906.

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Sources:

Curtis, Edward S, photographer. Chaiwa–Tewa. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/97518918/>.

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