The Winter Solstice Altars at Hano Pueblo

The Winter Solstice Altars at Hano Pueblo is an anthropological study by Jesse Walter Fewkes, published in the late 19th century. It examines the Winter Solstice ceremonies and altars of the Tewa clans at Hano Pueblo in Arizona, highlighting their unique rituals and cultural significance within Native American traditions. Fewkes details the midwinter ceremony Tûñtai, the construction of altars, and the community's involvement, providing insights into the persistence of Tewa customs amidst Hopi influences and their broader cultural identity.