State Historical Society of Iowa

Hopi Indian Harvest Dance, between 1909 and 1919

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Hopi Native Americans in the southwestern part of the United States.
Courtesy of Library of Congress, "Harvest Dance, Hopi Indians," between 1909 and 1919

Description 

The photograph show Hopi American Indians participating in the Harvest Dance. The image of the Hopi was taken in the southwest. Today, most members of the Hopi tribe reside in northeast Arizona. 

Source-Dependent Questions

  • A Harvest Festival is a time to celebrate the harvest and recognize the abundance of Mother Nature. Why do you think the Harvest Festival is important?
  • What similarities are there between the Harvest dance and the Meskwaki powwow? What are the differences?
  • What can you tell about the natural resources when you look at the building in the image?

Citation Information 

"Harvest Dance, Hopi Indians," between 1909 and 1919. Courtesy of Library of Congress