Albumen photograph, 7.25 x 9 in., on original, decorated mount, 13 x 15 in., titled in ink on verso, Zuni War Gods. Ca 1879-1880. The War Gods are the most highly revered and powerful figures in the Zuni religion. They can be deadly or beneficent and are never impersonated. It is believed that their powers affect not only the Zuni, but also everyone who comes in contact with them. Condition: Light, even toning to albumen; few abrasions in mount, including area just above the top right corner of photograph; light corner and edgewear to mount.
Albumen photograph, 7.25 x 9 in., on original, decorated mount, 13 x 15 in., titled in ink on verso, Zuni War Gods. Ca 1879-1880. The War Gods are the most highly revered and powerful figures in the Zuni religion. They can be deadly or beneficent and are never impersonated. It is believed that their powers affect not only the Zuni, but also everyone who comes in contact with them. Condition: Light, even toning to albumen; few abrasions in mount, including area just above the top right corner of photograph; light corner and edgewear to mount.
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