Hopi Indians Dance For Theodore Roosevelt On The Hopi Reservation (1913 Original Black & White Film)

Experience the ancient traditions of the Hopi people with Theodore Roosevelt in this captivating black and white film from 1913. Join TR, accompanied by his sons and other visitors, as they witness the mesmerizing Hopi snake-dance at Walpi, Arizona, on the Hopi Reservation. Crowds gather amidst adobe dwellings to witness this sacred ceremony, where Hopis adorned in traditional attire perform intricate dances around a rugged rock column, holding snakes in their hands and mouths. Delve into the rich cultural heritage of the Southwest as you catch glimpses of the stunning Arizona landscape.

Source :
United States Bureau Of Reclamation, F. O., Roosevelt Memorial Association, F. O. & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1913) Hopi Indians dance for TR at Walpi, Ariz. [United States: s.n] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000109/