Sierra Nevada Indians << Back to Feature Page View exclusive photographs and get the facts behind the frame. Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Division of Labor Photograph by Stephen Ferry Clad in traditional white tunics, Arhuaco men in the village of Bunkwimake scrape fiber from the leaves of agave cactus. Women spin the fiber into thread and weave it into bags. The men weave the thread into stiff white hats. Camera: Leica M6 Film Type:  Kodachrome 200 Lens: 28mm f/2.8 Speed and F-Stop: 1/250 @ f/11.8 Weather Conditions: Direct sun with a bit of morning fog taking the edge off Time of Day: Early morning Lighting Techniques: Available light

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