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"Rain Fiesta of the Tzotzil Indians"

Producer:
Wright, Harry, 1876-1954  Search this
Director:
Myers, Edwin Forgan  Search this
Collection Producer:
Wright, Harry, 1876-1954  Search this
Collection Photographer:
Myers, Edwin Forgan  Search this
Extent:
4 Film reels (color, sound, 16mm)
Container:
Reel 28
Reel 29
Reel 30
Reel 31
Culture:
Tzotzil Maya  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Moving Images
Film reels
Date:
1939-1946
Scope and Contents:
Ethnographic series #10. Indian Tribes of Unknown Mexico.
Content Warning:
Please note that the language and terminology used in these films reflects the context and culture of the time of its creation and includes what is considered derogatory and harmful language today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is closed until the materials have been digitized.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from National Museum of the American Indian Archives Center. Please submit a written request to nmaiphotos@si.edu. For personal or classroom use, users are invited to download, print, photocopy, and distribute the images that are available online without prior written permission, provided that the files are not modified in any way, the Smithsonian Institution copyright notice (where applicable) is included, and the source of the image is identified as the National Museum of the American Indian. For more information please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use and NMAI Archive Center's Digital Image request website.
Collection Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Harry Wright's ethnographic films from Mexico, NMAI.AC.429; National Museum of the American Indian Archives Center, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NMAI.AC.429, Item 3024
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Harry Wright's ethnographic films from Mexico
Archival Repository:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sv483ba08ad-c7ed-4de1-a764-040c3e554341
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmai-ac-429-ref10

Americanos (excerpt)

Collection Creator:
Laughlin, Robert M.  Search this
Container:
Box 59
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
undated
Collection Restrictions:
The Robert Moody Laughlin papers are open for research.

Electronic media is currently restricted due to preservation concerns.

Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the National Anthropological Film Collection may not be played.

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Collection Rights:
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Collection Citation:
Robert Moody Laughlin papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
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Robert Moody Laughlin papers
Robert Moody Laughlin papers / Series 6: Writings By Others / 6.2: Tzotzil / Maya:
Archival Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw3fb03ddee-7f86-4dd2-b45b-0703ebf82618
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-naa-2011-06-ref366

Anderson- Kruston: A Study of House and Home in a Maya Village

Collection Creator:
Laughlin, Robert M.  Search this
Container:
Box 63
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1975
Collection Restrictions:
The Robert Moody Laughlin papers are open for research.

Electronic media is currently restricted due to preservation concerns.

Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the National Anthropological Film Collection may not be played.

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Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Robert Moody Laughlin papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
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Robert Moody Laughlin papers
Robert Moody Laughlin papers / Series 6: Writings By Others / 6.2: Tzotzil / Maya:
Archival Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw312b63462-1353-4b68-9bff-9efe6cd2963d
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-naa-2011-06-ref372

Andres and Domingo- Practicas y Experiencas Obtiendas en Programmas de Alfabetizacion Efectuados en una Cominudad Indigena del Area Mam

Collection Creator:
Laughlin, Robert M.  Search this
Container:
Box 56
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1974
Collection Restrictions:
The Robert Moody Laughlin papers are open for research.

Electronic media is currently restricted due to preservation concerns.

Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the National Anthropological Film Collection may not be played.

Access to the Robert Moody Laughlin papers requires an appointment.
Collection Rights:
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Collection Citation:
Robert Moody Laughlin papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
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Robert Moody Laughlin papers
Robert Moody Laughlin papers / Series 6: Writings By Others / 6.2: Tzotzil / Maya:
Archival Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw39c510c42-0281-42df-82e4-28813908cced
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-naa-2011-06-ref341

Appendix from the Popol Vuh

Collection Creator:
Laughlin, Robert M.  Search this
Container:
Box 56
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
undated
Collection Restrictions:
The Robert Moody Laughlin papers are open for research.

Electronic media is currently restricted due to preservation concerns.

Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the National Anthropological Film Collection may not be played.

Access to the Robert Moody Laughlin papers requires an appointment.
Collection Rights:
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Collection Citation:
Robert Moody Laughlin papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
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Robert Moody Laughlin papers
Robert Moody Laughlin papers / Series 6: Writings By Others / 6.2: Tzotzil / Maya:
Archival Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw335dbc895-91fb-49eb-8d76-a405b92ab35b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-naa-2011-06-ref342

Baby's shirt

Culture/People:
Chamula Maya  Search this
Collector:
Elena Solow (Elaine Solow), Non-Indian  Search this
Donor:
Elena Solow (Elaine Solow), Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Baby's shirt
Media/Materials:
Cotton cloth
Techniques:
Embroidered
Dimensions:
35 x 21 cm
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments
Place:
Chiapas State; Mexico
Catalog Number:
24/7914
Barcode:
247914.000
See related items:
Chamula Maya
Clothing/Garments
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws63f9690f0-f67c-49c1-9d5a-b33e8dd93b20
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_263738
Online Media:

Backpack

Culture/People:
Tzotzil Maya  Search this
Collector:
Carl R. Berman, Non-Indian, 1915-1990  Search this
Blanche P. Berman (Blanche Polsky Berman), Non-Indian, 1913-2012  Search this
Previous owner:
Carl R. Berman, Non-Indian, 1915-1990  Search this
Blanche P. Berman (Blanche Polsky Berman), Non-Indian, 1913-2012  Search this
Donor:
Blanche P. Berman (Blanche Polsky Berman), Non-Indian, 1913-2012  Search this
Object Name:
Backpack
Media/Materials:
Cotton twine/string
Techniques:
Looped
Dimensions:
53.5 x 23.0 cm
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Zinacantán; Zinacantán Municipality, Altos Region; Chiapas State; Mexico
Date created:
1950-1960
Catalog Number:
26/8547
Barcode:
268547.000
See related items:
Tzotzil Maya
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws681021ea6-0ded-4e32-95fc-36e2052f8f86
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_400963
Online Media:

Bag

Culture/People:
Tzotzil Maya  Search this
Collector:
Carl R. Berman, Non-Indian, 1915-1990  Search this
Blanche P. Berman (Blanche Polsky Berman), Non-Indian, 1913-2012  Search this
Previous owner:
Carl R. Berman, Non-Indian, 1915-1990  Search this
Blanche P. Berman (Blanche Polsky Berman), Non-Indian, 1913-2012  Search this
Donor:
Blanche P. Berman (Blanche Polsky Berman), Non-Indian, 1913-2012  Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Cotton yarn, wool yarn
Techniques:
Woven, embroidered, braided, fringed
Dimensions:
38.5 x 31.3 x 5.3 cm
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Zinacantán; Zinacantán Municipality, Altos Region; Chiapas State; Mexico
Date created:
1950-1960
Catalog Number:
26/8548
Barcode:
268548.000
See related items:
Tzotzil Maya
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws66861874e-f700-44b1-a429-760c67319338
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_400974
Online Media:

Bag

Culture/People:
Tzotzil Maya  Search this
Collector:
Carl R. Berman, Non-Indian, 1915-1990  Search this
Blanche P. Berman (Blanche Polsky Berman), Non-Indian, 1913-2012  Search this
Previous owner:
Carl R. Berman, Non-Indian, 1915-1990  Search this
Blanche P. Berman (Blanche Polsky Berman), Non-Indian, 1913-2012  Search this
Donor:
Blanche P. Berman (Blanche Polsky Berman), Non-Indian, 1913-2012  Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Wool yarn, cotton yarn
Techniques:
Woven, braided
Dimensions:
45.5 x 32.3 x 37.5 cm
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Zinacantán; Zinacantán Municipality, Altos Region; Chiapas State; Mexico
Date created:
1950-1960
Catalog Number:
26/8549
Barcode:
268549.000
See related items:
Tzotzil Maya
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6928af12b-f5d9-4536-999f-a7f766346025
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_400980
Online Media:

Bag

Culture/People:
Tzotzil Maya  Search this
Collector:
Carl R. Berman, Non-Indian, 1915-1990  Search this
Blanche P. Berman (Blanche Polsky Berman), Non-Indian, 1913-2012  Search this
Previous owner:
Carl R. Berman, Non-Indian, 1915-1990  Search this
Blanche P. Berman (Blanche Polsky Berman), Non-Indian, 1913-2012  Search this
Donor:
Blanche P. Berman (Blanche Polsky Berman), Non-Indian, 1913-2012  Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Cotton cord/cordage, thread
Techniques:
Looped
Dimensions:
45.0 x 52.0 cm
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Zinacantán; Zinacantán Municipality, Altos Region; Chiapas State; Mexico
Date created:
1950-1960
Catalog Number:
26/8550
Barcode:
268550.000
See related items:
Tzotzil Maya
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c4fee36a-08dc-4921-a87a-7fdf689e0d52
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_400981
Online Media:

Bag

Culture/People:
Chenalhó Maya (Chemalho)  Search this
Collector:
David W. Amram, Jr., Non-Indian, 1901-1990  Search this
Seller:
David W. Amram, Jr., Non-Indian, 1901-1990  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Marie Heye Clemens (Mrs. James B. Clemens), Non-Indian, 1869-1943  Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Cotton cloth, wood
Techniques:
Sewn
Dimensions:
52 x 41 cm
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
25 miles north of San Cristóbal de Las Casas; Chenalhó (San Pedro Chenalhó); Chenalhó Municipality, Altos Region; Chiapas State; Mexico
Catalog Number:
18/6745
Barcode:
186745.000
See related items:
Chenalhó Maya (Chemalho)
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6529b9c2a-23ca-4e18-bdcb-a350a59453ef
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_199807
Online Media:

Bag

Culture/People:
Chamula Maya  Search this
Collector:
Bernard J. Edley, Non-Indian, 1925-1994  Search this
Seller:
Bernard J. Edley, Non-Indian, 1925-1994  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Viking Fund, Incorporated (The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc.), 1941-  Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Vegetal Fiber
Techniques:
Netted
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
San Cristóbal de Las Casas; San Cristóbal de Las Casas Municipality, Altos Region; Chiapas State; Mexico (inferred)
Catalog Number:
21/1528
Barcode:
211528.000
See related items:
Chamula Maya
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6296c8652-f760-4bcd-a86d-623988389dc6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_225797
Online Media:

Bag

Culture/People:
Chamula Maya  Search this
Collector:
Bernard J. Edley, Non-Indian, 1925-1994  Search this
Seller:
Bernard J. Edley, Non-Indian, 1925-1994  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Viking Fund, Incorporated (The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc.), 1941-  Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Agave/Maguey fiber, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Netted
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
San Cristóbal de Las Casas; San Cristóbal de Las Casas Municipality, Altos Region; Chiapas State; Mexico (inferred)
Catalog Number:
21/1529
Barcode:
211529.000
See related items:
Chamula Maya
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws66c5b0af5-6dbb-45a2-9f34-78306417c784
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_225798
Online Media:

Bag

Culture/People:
Chamula Maya  Search this
Collector:
Bernard J. Edley, Non-Indian, 1925-1994  Search this
Seller:
Bernard J. Edley, Non-Indian, 1925-1994  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Viking Fund, Incorporated (The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc.), 1941-  Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Agave/Maguey fiber, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Netted
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
San Cristóbal de Las Casas; San Cristóbal de Las Casas Municipality, Altos Region; Chiapas State; Mexico (inferred)
Catalog Number:
21/1530
Barcode:
211530.000
See related items:
Chamula Maya
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws61ffaf361-2d69-415e-be57-0d535c8eb278
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_225799
Online Media:

Bag

Culture/People:
Tzotzil Maya  Search this
Collector:
Bernard J. Edley, Non-Indian, 1925-1994  Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Agave/Maguey fiber
Techniques:
Netted
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Zinacantán; Zinacantán Municipality, Altos Region; Chiapas State; Mexico
Catalog Number:
21/3571
Barcode:
213571.000
See related items:
Tzotzil Maya
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws652449a7d-f22a-48c6-8733-f0f56bc95270
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_227907
Online Media:

Bag

Culture/People:
Tzotzil Maya  Search this
Collector:
Bernard J. Edley, Non-Indian, 1925-1994  Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Vegetal Fiber
Techniques:
Woven
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Zinacantán; Zinacantán Municipality, Altos Region; Chiapas State; Mexico
Catalog Number:
21/3572
Barcode:
213572.000
See related items:
Tzotzil Maya
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c0a14b9f-9c1a-4ab6-acfd-d818bc23f444
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_227908
Online Media:

Bag

Culture/People:
Tzotzil Maya  Search this
Collector:
Bernard J. Edley, Non-Indian, 1925-1994  Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Agave/Maguey fiber cordage
Techniques:
Looped
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Zinacantán; Zinacantán Municipality, Altos Region; Chiapas State; Mexico
Catalog Number:
21/3573
Barcode:
213573.000
See related items:
Tzotzil Maya
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws66000ab24-86ff-470f-afd8-94a131287080
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_227909
Online Media:

Bag

Culture/People:
Chamula Maya  Search this
Collector:
Bernard J. Edley, Non-Indian, 1925-1994  Search this
Donor:
Bernard J. Edley, Non-Indian, 1925-1994  Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Agave/Maguey fiber, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Netted
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
San Cristóbal de Las Casas; San Cristóbal de Las Casas Municipality, Altos Region; Chiapas State; Mexico (inferred)
Catalog Number:
21/4824
Barcode:
214824.000
See related items:
Chamula Maya
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws654171e7c-4619-4587-9914-215305fccf87
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_229235
Online Media:

Bag

Culture/People:
Chamula Maya  Search this
Collector:
Elena Solow (Elaine Solow), Non-Indian  Search this
Donor:
Elena Solow (Elaine Solow), Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Wool yarn
Techniques:
Woven
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Chiapas State; Mexico
Catalog Number:
24/7915
Barcode:
247915.000
See related items:
Chamula Maya
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws60e24f4d2-00c0-41bb-8141-8a381eba9419
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_263739
Online Media:

Bag

Culture/People:
Chamula Maya  Search this
Collector:
Elena Solow (Elaine Solow), Non-Indian  Search this
Seller:
Elena Solow (Elaine Solow), Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Bag
Media/Materials:
Wool yarn
Techniques:
Woven, embroidered
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
San Juan Chamula; Chamula Municipality, Altos Region; Chiapas State; Mexico
Catalog Number:
25/88
Barcode:
250088.000
See related items:
Chamula Maya
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c86ae558-251b-4547-8f50-8665d511fe9c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_265847
Online Media:

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