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Pole of the Volador, the men are nearly down while others dance at the bottom
Pole of the Volador, the men are nearly down while others dance at the bottom
Object Number 2004.29.8186
Display Title Pole of the Volador, the men are nearly down while others dance at the bottom
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Aztec Indians / Nearly down. The rest of the party of 14 or 15 are continuing to dance round the pole. One of the Santiagos is standing in middle / Indian festival at Tepesco two hours ride from Tulancingo & Apisaco) January 17 and 18 - 1894(?) / Gift of Miss. A. Breton - August 1899.
Keywords
  • Dance
  • Ethnographic
  • Ceremony
Subject
  • Pole
  • Dance
  • festival
Department Photographic
Date January 1894
Culture
  • Aztec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Puebla
Additional Geographic Terms Tepesco
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 11.43 cm (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Adela C. Breton

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