Here in New Mexico, i've been to a bunch of native American pueblos / reservations / villages and almost all have a big sign saying no photography, filming, drawing, painting, sketching, etc.... and anyone who does will be fined. Is this a part of their religious belief? The reservations, can sometimes be quite beautiful, but i will respect their request as they have asked.
2006-08-13 20:47:12 · 5 answers · asked by Mustafa 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you ask they will tell you.
Many NA tribes post such signs out of respect for their privacy more than personal/religeous beliefs.
How would you feel if someone showed up on your front porch and took pictures of your home and family every day almost 24/7... its an invaision of privacy.
With tribal permission, however, one may take photos and paint/sketch certain things or ways of their life.
2006-08-13 21:05:38 · answer #1 · answered by atreadia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are lucky in some parts of New Mexico, where I am also from, to even be able to enter the Reservation. Where I am, some require special cards to get on the land. I believe it is more about preserving the integrity than the religion, at least with the Navajo Culture.
2006-08-13 20:54:14 · answer #2 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably cos u Americans have robbed the Indians of enough property and lands and they dont want u having images of what little they have left!
2006-08-13 21:22:29 · answer #3 · answered by Judas Iscariot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it has something to do with trying to steal the object's soul in a photograph or drawing. Finally, Humanities class is good for something!
2006-08-13 20:54:56 · answer #4 · answered by Alicia A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something tells me it has more to do with money.
they would rather you buy official postcards and the like.
2006-08-13 20:53:02 · answer #5 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋