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. 

Items in Collection: 
fair goers enjoying fair food_image #4.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Crafts for sale at the fair_image #5.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life, Pottery and Basketry
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Award winners in the basketry division_image #6.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Rodeo's grand entry_image #7.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Junior Competition in the rodeo proceeds rain or shine_image #8.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Getting ready to ride in the Junior Competition_image #9.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Miss Papago's pageant contestants_image #10.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Coiled basket weaving begins by gathering beargrass_image #1.jpg
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.
Building a ramada_image #1.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Gathering mesquite wood_image #3.jpg
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.
Making tortillas_image #2.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Digging a trench to irrigate fields_image #4.jpg
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.
Attending a tribal council meeting_image #10.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life, Governance, Leadership, and Gatherings
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Typical family compound with several homes_image #6.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Housing in Coyote Village_image #7.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Windmill generates power_image #5.jpg
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.
Baboquivari High School, new in 1971_image #8.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life, Education
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
High School's Industrial Design class in 1972_image #9.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Tohono O'odham Nation officers and friends in 1973_image #11.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Community Life and Family Life, Governance, Leadership, and Gatherings
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Sanctuary of Mission San Xavier del Bac_image #1.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Religion
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
St. Stephen of Jerusalem relief_image # 4.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Religion
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Pedestal with angel supporting the statue of St. Peter_image #3.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Religion
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
St. Francis Xavier and Tabernacle in sanctuary_image #2.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Religion
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.
Virgin of the Immaculate Conception_image #5.jpg
Community
Tohono O'Odham Nation
Category
Religion
Summary
Photographs by Helga Teiwes of the Tohono O'odham.