Green Corn Dance Tesuque Pueblo Santa Fe New Mexico Linen Postcard Tichnor

$ 10.55

Brand/Publisher: Tichnor Bros. Inc. Region: New Mexico Number of Items in Set: 1 Era: Linen (c. 1930s-1945) Postage Condition: Unposted Unit Quantity: 1 brand: Tichnor Bros. Inc. Unit Type: Unit Country: USA Year Manufactured: 1930s City: Santa Fe Subject: Native American Culture Continent: North America Signed: No Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Type: Printed (Lithograph) Country of Origin: United States Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1949 Unit of Sale: Single Unit

Description

Green Corn Dance Tesuque Pueblo Santa Fe New Mexico Linen Postcard Tichnor. This vibrant vintage postcard captures the sacred Green Corn Dance at Tesuque Indian Pueblo, nestled near the historic city of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The scene depicts a ceremonial gathering, with numerous Native American individuals adorned in traditional regalia, engaged in a rhythmic dance against the backdrop of classic adobe pueblo architecture. The detailed imagery showcases the cultural richness and historical significance of the Tesuque Pueblo, highlighting a thanksgiving ceremony that has been performed for countless generations. Produced by Tichnor Bros. Inc. as part of their renowned "Tichnor Quality Views" series and published by Southwest Arts and Crafts, Santa Fe, this postcard exemplifies the distinctive characteristics of the linen era. The textured paper and vivid, colorized illustration style are hallmarks of postcards from this period, making it a wonderful piece for collectors of Native American culture, New Mexico history, or vintage linen postcards. The card offers a visual narrative of a deeply rooted tradition, inviting appreciation for its historical and cultural depth.