2. Tohono O'odham Collection, 1970-1980, Helga Teiwes Photographer
  3. Tohono O'odham Collection, 1970-1980, Helga Teiwes Photographer

Tohono O'odham Collection, 1970-1980, Helga Teiwes Photographer

Tohono O'odham Collection, 1970-1980, Helga Teiwes Photographer

Photographs of the Tohono O'odham from 1970-1980 by Helga Teiwes.

This exhibit is composed of 109 photographs of the Tohono O'odham Indians taken by the Arizona State Museum's photographer Helga Teiwes during the years 1970 - 1980. The exhibit is arranged into eleven themes and covers their arts and crafts, traditional practices and customs, and their way of life. Seven of the themes are arranged sequentially showing the progression of the work involved in food harvesting, basket weaving, and pottery making.

About the Photographer

Helga Teiwes worked for the Arizona State Museum from 1964-1993. Her photographs have appeared internationally in numerous exhibitions and publications. 

In this collection
Items in Collection: 
Collection of Tohono O'odham baskets with traditional and modern designs_image #12.jpg

Collection of Tohono O'odham baskets with traditional and modern designs_image #12

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life, Pottery and Basketry
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Display of wire baskets made by the Tohono O'odhams_image #7.jpg

Display of wire baskets made by the Tohono O'odhams_image #7

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life, Lands and Ecological Knowledge
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
The saguaro cactus's fruit ripens in June after the white flower petals fall off_image #2.jpg

Saguaros heavy with ripe fruit signal the time for the annual harvest, called Hasan Baihi_image #2

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life, Lands and Ecological Knowledge
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Tohono O'odhams are going out into the desert to harvest the saguaro fruit_image #3.jpg

Tohono O'odhams are going out into the desert to harvest the saguaro fruit_image #3

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life, Lands and Ecological Knowledge
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
A saguaro-rib pole, called a ku'ipad, is used to knock the fruit to the ground_image #4.jpg

A saguaro-rib pole, called a ku'ipad, is used to knock the fruit to the ground_image #4

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life, Lands and Ecological Knowledge
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
The saguaro cactus's fruit ripens in June after the white flower petals fall off_image #2.jpg

The saguaro cactus's fruit ripens in June after the white flower petals fall off_image #2

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life, Lands and Ecological Knowledge
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
The saguaro juice is boiled and constantly stirred to make syrup_image #8.jpg

The saguaro juice is boiled and constantly stirred to make syrup_image #8

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life, Lands and Ecological Knowledge
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
The saguaro fruit is boiled with water to make a thick syrup, called sitol_image #5.jpg

The saguaro fruit is boiled with water to make a thick syrup, called sitol_image #5

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life, Lands and Ecological Knowledge
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
After the fruit is cooked, the juice is separated from the pulp through a burlap strainer_image #6.jpg

After the fruit is cooked, the juice is separated from the pulp through a burlap strainer_image #6

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life, Lands and Ecological Knowledge
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
The saguaro juice is strained to separate the liquid from the seeds_image #7.jpg

The saguaro juice is strained to separate the liquid from the seeds_image #7

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life, Lands and Ecological Knowledge
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
The saguaro syrup is fermented into the ceremonial wine in a round house_image #9.jpg

The saguaro syrup is fermented into the ceremonial wine in a round house_image #9

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life, Lands and Ecological Knowledge
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
St. Peter Church in San Pedro_image #4.jpg

St. Peter Church in San Pedro_image #4

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life, Religion
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
St. Clara Church in Anegam_image #3.jpg

St. Clara Church in Anegam_image #3

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Religion
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
St. Elizabeth Church in Santa Rosa_image #5.jpg

St. Elizabeth Church in Santa Rosa_image #5

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life, Religion
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Church in Schuschuli_image #2.jpg

Church in Schuschuli_image #2

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Religion
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Church of Angea family in South Hickiwan_image #6.jpg

Church of Angea family in South Hickiwan_image #6

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Religion
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
St. Augustine's Church in Chuichu represents a typical village church on the Tohono O'odham Reservation_image #1.jpg

St. Augustine's Church in Chuichu represents a typical village church on the Tohono O'odham Reservation_image #1

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Religion
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Traditional altar_image #7.jpg

Traditional altar_image #7

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Religion
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
St. Mary's Shrine near Gu Vo Village_image #8.jpg

St. Mary's Shrine near Gu Vo Village_image #8

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Religion
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Potter Laura Kermen begins making a clay pot the traditional way_image #1.jpg

Potter Laura Kermen begins making a clay pot the traditional way_image #1

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Pottery and Basketry
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Coils are rolled and then used to build up the sides of the pot_image #3.jpg

Coils are rolled and then used to build up the sides of the pot_image #3

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Pottery and Basketry
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
A paddle and stone are used to smooth the coils together to form the sides_image #4.jpg

A paddle and stone are used to smooth the coils together to form the sides_image #4

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Pottery and Basketry
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Close-up of paddling the sides of the pot_image #5.jpg

Close-up of paddling the sides of the pot_image #5

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Pottery and Basketry
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Polishing the base of the pot, called a comal, with a small stone_image #2.jpg

Polishing the base of the pot, called a comal, with a small stone_image #2

Digital Heritage
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Pottery and Basketry
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.