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WELL WITCHING, 1940. A cowboy searching for water with a forked stick (dowsing
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WELL WITCHING, 1940. A cowboy searching for water with a forked stick (dowsing
WELL WITCHING, 1940.
A cowboy searching for water with a forked stick (dowsing or " water witching" ) in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940
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1940 Farmer Great Depression New Mexico Occult Pie Town Pipe Russell Search Southwest Stick Water Searching Unidentified
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In this photograph, taken in 1940 by Russell Lee, we are transported to the arid landscapes of Pie Town, New Mexico. The image captures a cowboy engaged in the ancient practice of well witching or dowsing - searching for water with a forked stick. As he stands amidst the rugged terrain, his weathered hat shielding him from the scorching sun, he holds his makeshift tool with unwavering determination. The Great Depression had cast its shadow over America during this time, and finding water was crucial for survival. This unidentified man epitomizes resilience as he taps into an age-old technique believed to reveal hidden sources of life-giving water beneath the parched earth. Lee's sepia-toned photograph beautifully portrays not only the physical act of searching but also hints at something mystical and occult-like about dowsing. The composition draws us into this solitary moment where man confronts nature's secrets head-on. Pie Town serves as a poignant backdrop for this scene; its desolate beauty echoing both struggle and hope. Through Lee's lens, we witness not just a cowboy on a quest but also an emblematic figure embodying human perseverance against adversity. This striking print from Granger Art on Demand transports us back to that pivotal era when individuals relied on their own resourcefulness to survive. It reminds us that even in our darkest moments, there is always room for faith and belief in something greater than ourselves - be it science or superstition - as long
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