Acoma Pueblo Kiva
by Debby Pueschel
Title
Acoma Pueblo Kiva
Artist
Debby Pueschel
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
During the Spanish overthrow of the Acoma Pueblo Indians, the Conquistadors destroyed all of the Kiva (houses of worship for the People), and made them convert to Catholicism. Later, the People erected these Kiva Ladders to remind the People where the original Kiva's had once been. The ladder top is in the shape of a lightning bolt. This is significant to the Tribe because the original Mesa on which they lived, had a grandmother and her granddaughter stuck by lightening. The People left that Mesa top, and travelled about the area until they chose the current Mesa. The Lightning Bolt is to remind the People of the origins.
Thank you to the Administrators who have featured Acoma Pueblo Kiva in their groups.
*Out West - 13 States. 12-29-13
*New Mexico Land of Enchantment 6-4-16
* Comment for Comment 9-4-17
*Spirit of the West 7-6-19
*No Place Like Home 7-14-19
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November 25th, 2013
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Comments (29)
Kay Brewer
The ruins of the US Southwest are a treasure we should keep and maintain. Beautifully captured, Debby! l/f
Marilyn DeBlock
Wonderful capture - I remember visiting Kivas when we vacationed in different areas of the southwest. It's such an interesting place to visit and full of history.
Debby Pueschel
Thank you Jenny for featuring "Acoma Pueblo Kiva" in your wonderful group No Place Like Home 7-14-19
Debby Pueschel
Wow...thank you Toni for the feature. I have been away on vacation and missed the feature of 7-6! I truly appreciate your support!
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