Nĕsjája Hatálĭ - Navaho
Artist
Edward S. Curtis
(American, 1868 - 1952)
Engraver
John Andrew & Son
(American (founded 1869))
Datecopyright 1904
Mediumphotogravure on paper
Dimensions22 1/8 × 18 1/4 inches (56.2 × 46.4 cm)
Other (Plate): 17 × 12 3/4 inches (43.2 × 32.4 cm)
Other (Plate): 17 × 12 3/4 inches (43.2 × 32.4 cm)
Credit LinePurchase of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, 2013
Object number2013.2.1.32
ClassificationsPhotographs
Label TextThis medicine-man was “well-known.” Curtis witnessed a four-day ceremony he gave. Medicine-men “are a dominant factor in the Navaho life.” They are “versed in the mysteries of religion.” Curtis described the Navaho as “intensely religious.” Medicine-men are termed “singers” by the people. Chants required many years to learn.
ProvenanceAcquired by subscription directly from the artist by the National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C.[1]; purchased December 6, 2012 through (Christies, New York, New York,[2]) by (Arader Galleries, New York, New York); purchased June 10, 2013 through (Arader Galleries, New York, New York) by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art | [1] This set was stored in the National Geographic Society’s archive housed in the Society’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. | [2] "The National Geographic Collection: The Art of Exploration," December 6, 2012, Christie’s, New York, Rockefeller Plaza, sale 2603, lot 65
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