4 0 c m
30cm
actual image size: 22cm x 27cm
Description
Portrait of a celebrated athlete (named Potshuno) from Nambe pueblo, standing. According to James Stevenson's original note for this photograph (prepared circa 1885), the 'height of this Indian is six feet two inches; weight 170 pounds. He is celebrated for his fleetness, having surpassed every Indian, American, and Mexican against whom he has run.'
Due to the nature of these images, prints will reproduce any signs of age, wear or damage that occurred before they were archived by the Pitt Rivers Museum.
Due to the nature of these images, prints will reproduce any signs of age, wear or damage that occurred before they were archived by the Pitt Rivers Museum.
Image Details
Accession Number
1998.273.1
Country
United States of America
Region
New Mexico; Nambe
Cultural Group
SW Pueblo Tewa
Photographer
John (Johannes) Karl Hillers
Date
1879 - 1880
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