Snake Altar Hopi Indians Walpi Arizona Linen Postcard Curt Teich
$ 5.02
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Snake Altar Hopi Indians Walpi Arizona Linen Postcard Curt Teich. The scene showcases the traditional adobe architecture of the Hopi people, complete with wooden ladders and the 'Kisi' or Snake House constructed from cottonwood boughs. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This vintage linen postcard features a stunning view of the Snake Altar at Walpi, Arizona, situated on a high mesa 512 feet above the surrounding valley. The image captures the unique rock formation that serves as the site for the world-famous Hopi Indian Snake Dance, a sacred ceremony held every other year in August. The scene showcases the traditional adobe architecture of the Hopi people, complete with wooden ladders and the 'Kisi' or Snake House constructed from cottonwood boughs. Produced as a 'C.T. Art-Colortone De Luxe' by the renowned Curt Teich & Co. of Chicago, this postcard utilizes the iconic linen-texture paper popular during the mid-20th century. The vibrant color lithography brings the desert landscape and the intricate details of the mesa village to life. This piece was copyrighted and distributed by J. R. Willis of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and serves as a significant historical record of Native American culture and Southwestern geography.
