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Large building at right is the 'caliwei' or temple. The smaller houses are god-h
Large building at right is the 'caliwei' or temple. The smaller houses are god-h
Object Number 40-88-20/76388.1.31
Display Title Large building at right is the 'caliwei' or temple. The smaller houses are god-h
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Mexico- Jalisco / Santa Catarina (village) / Large building at right is the "caliwei" or temple. The smaller houses are god-houses. Beyond in background may be seen back of old church. / All photographs copyright by Edwin Forgan Myers.
Keywords
  • Ceremony
  • Public Structure
  • Ethnographic
Subject
  • Temple
  • god-house
  • religious center
Department Photographic
Date 1938
Artist Edwin F. Myers
Culture
  • Huichol
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Jalisco
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 7.9375 × 11.1125 cm (3 1/8 × 4 3/8 in.)

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