Kosti Ruohomaa
Large Group of Photos Showing the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico, 1942
Silver prints (43)
Most measuring 10 x 8 inches, a few slightly smaller.
With the Pix agency hand-stamp, bearing the photographer’s credit, and typed caption labels affixed verso.
With the Pix agency hand-stamp, bearing the photographer’s credit, and typed caption labels affixed verso.
Collection of photographs of the 1942 Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico that brought together thirty different tribes from the southwest including the Navajo, Hopi, Shawnee, Ute and Zuni...
Collection of photographs of the 1942 Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico that brought together thirty different tribes from the southwest including the Navajo, Hopi, Shawnee, Ute and Zuni for a multi-day celebration. Present in the group are lively scenes of dances and performances, competitive games such as tug-of-war and tug of war, lots of eating and drinking, and various displays of traditional clothing, customs, and handiwork. Beginning in 1922 and still a yearly event today (covid aside), the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial is dedicated to “preserving and perpetuating Native American Art and Culture” and is one of the nation’s oldest continuous events of its kind.
Finnish born photographer Kosti Ruohomaa is best remembered for his work capturing the rugged landscapes and salty denizens of the Maine coast, as well as participating in MOMA’s seminal “Family of Man” photo exhibition.
Finnish born photographer Kosti Ruohomaa is best remembered for his work capturing the rugged landscapes and salty denizens of the Maine coast, as well as participating in MOMA’s seminal “Family of Man” photo exhibition.