Building a Kiva c. 1935

"Building a Kiva" is a woodcut print created by American artist Harold Emerson Keeler in the 1930s. The print depicts a group of indigenous people constructing a kiva, a semi-subterranean structure with a ceremonial function. Keeler's simplified forms and bright colors, reminiscent of the Art Deco style, bring a vibrant energy to this scene of traditional Pueblo construction. The artist's keen interest in Native American culture and traditions is evident in this work.