"snake priest", plate #418 from the hopi portfolio, vol. 12 of the north american indian. A search of the online version of the north american indian by edward s. Curtis using that description finds the following supplemental information by curtis: "the white markings, typifying the antelope, indicate that the subject is accoutred for the semi-final day of the snake dance, when the public performance consists of the dance and the ceremonial race of the antelope fraternity. ". Date: circa 1900.
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