Edward Sheriff Curtis Collection (#9)

Zuni Indian bead worker drilling holes in beads, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Zuni Indian bead worker drilling holes in beads, c1903

Zuni ornaments, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Zuni ornaments, c1903. Zuni woman wearing jewelry

The river camp, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The river camp, c1905. Crow man with two children and woman(?) at river's edge; tipi, surrounded by trees and mountains

An Assiniboin camp containing four tepees with Indians seated on ground, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
An Assiniboin camp containing four tepees with Indians seated on ground, c1908

The altar, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The altar, c1910. Cheyenne altar inside tent, with buffalo skull on ground surrounded by boughs and sticks with feathers; additional sticks

The dawn of day, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The dawn of day, c1905. Hopi Indians, on horseback, looking toward horizon and dawn light

Arikara woman, 1908, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Arikara woman, 1908, c1908. Half-length portrait, facing front

Lodge of the Horn Society [B]-Blood, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Lodge of the Horn Society [B]-Blood, c1927. Tepee, Alberta, Canada

Drying meat-Flathead, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Drying meat-Flathead, c1910. Two Salish women drying meat on a stick frame

Yebichai prayer, C, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Yebichai prayer, C, c1906. Navajo men impersonating myth characters during Yebichai dance

Hopi life, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hopi life, c1907. Several Hopi women and children seated on floor of unfurnished indoor structure

The plains of the Dakota-Sioux, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The plains of the Dakota-Sioux, c1905. Three Sioux Indians of horseback on plains with rock formation in background

Acoma from the church top, 1904, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Acoma from the church top, 1904, c1905. View of Acoma pueblo, Acoma, New Mexico, and distant horizon

Mono summer kitchen, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mono summer kitchen, c1924

Apache dancers, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Apache dancers, c1906

Three Hopi women at top of adobe steps, New Mexico, 1906, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Three Hopi women at top of adobe steps, New Mexico, 1906, c1906

The spirit of the past-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The spirit of the past-Apsaroke, c1908. Four Crow men on horseback holding feathered spears

The flight of arrows, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The flight of arrows, c1908. Photograph shows an Atsina dance with Natives gathered in a circle around a central figure, posed as if shooting arrows toward the sky

Zuni portrait, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Zuni portrait, c1903. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Zuni woman

Village herald, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Village herald, c1907. Dakota man, wearing war bonnet, sitting on horseback, his left hand outstreched toward tipi in background, others on horseback

Acoma water carriers, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Acoma water carriers, c1905. Four Acoma Indians gather to collect water

Story telling, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Story telling, c1906. Group of Apache men, two on horseback, others seated, listening and looking on as one member of the party is marking the ground with a stick

A man of Taos, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A man of Taos, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait of man facing slightly right

On the hilltop, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
On the hilltop, c1908. Eight Crow Indians on horseback, silhouetted on top of hill, man second from left is pointing, Montana

The farmer, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The farmer, c1905. Half-length portrait of Hopi man

Yellow Bone woman, 1908, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Yellow Bone woman, 1908, c1908. Indian family: woman and man in native dress holding baby

Wichita mortar, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wichita mortar, c1927. Wichita woman using mortar and pestle

A fair maiden, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A fair maiden, c1905. Nespelim woman stands at edge of water, trees behind her

Lynx cap, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Lynx cap, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo man wearing headpiece from Lynx head

Substitute sacred head-dress-Piegan, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Substitute sacred head-dress-Piegan, c1910. Piegan woman, half-length portrait, seated, facing front, wearing headdress made of ermine tails, feathers, and bunches of grass

Morning attack, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Morning attack, c1907. Dakota Indians on horseback on plains

Piegan encampment, c1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Piegan encampment, c1900. Tepees with mountains in background

Cleaning wheat-San Juan, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cleaning wheat-San Juan, c1905. Two Tewa people processing wheat outside pueblo structure, San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico

In the forest-Klamath, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
In the forest-Klamath, c1923. Photograph shows a Klamath man in traditional dress squatting next to an enormous tree in a forest of Ponderosa Pines, probably in the Klamath Basin in Oregon

Scalp-Shirts, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Scalp-Shirts, c1908. Two long sleeved buckskin shirts attached to background for display

In the land of the Sioux, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
In the land of the Sioux, c1905. Three Sioux Indians on horseback facing front by pond on plains

Pounding fish-Wishram, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Pounding fish-Wishram, c1910. Tlakluit woman seated with mortar and pestle

Jerking meat-Flathead, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Jerking meat-Flathead, c1910. Four Salish women sitting on ground preparing meat

Jicarilla type, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Jicarilla type, c1905. Half-length portrait of Jicarilla young woman

A Nambe girl, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Nambe girl, c1905

Medicine bags, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Medicine bags, c1910. Four Piegan fringed leather containers hung on tripod

The piki maker-Hopi, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The piki maker-Hopi, c1906. Hopi woman making bread inside pueblo

The Jicarilla, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Jicarilla, c1905. Half-length portrait of Jicarilla man

Jicarilla cowboy, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Jicarilla cowboy, c1905. Half-length portrait of Jicarilla man

Bird Rattle, 1909, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Bird Rattle, 1909, c1910. Half-length portrait of Indian man, facing front, wearing beaded buckskin shirt, one feather, and loop necklace

Antelope ruins showing prehistoric decorations, 1907, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Antelope ruins showing prehistoric decorations, 1907, c1907. Ruins of Navajo Indian cliff dwellings

Buffalo dancers, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Buffalo dancers, c1905. Costumed dancers wearing dance bustles of Tewa sun god made of turkey feathers

East Mesa girls-Hopi, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
East Mesa girls-Hopi, c1906

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Edward Sheriff Curtis was a renowned American photographer who dedicated his life to capturing the beauty and essence of Native American culture. Through his lens, he immortalized the stories and traditions of various tribes, shedding light on their rich heritage. One of Curtis' captivating portraits is "Sitting Bear - Arikara, " taken in 1908 by John Andrew & Son. This image showcases the strength and wisdom exuded by Sitting Bear, a member of the Arikara tribe. The intensity in his eyes speaks volumes about his resilience and connection to nature. In "Maricopa Woman at the Stream" from 1907, Curtis presents us with a platinum print that captures the gracefulness of a Maricopa woman as she stands beside a flowing stream. Her serene expression reflects her deep connection with her surroundings, reminding us of our harmonious relationship with nature. Curtis also captured moments that showcased the innocence and purity of Native American children. In "A Zuni Girl" from 1907, we see a young girl adorned in traditional attire through an exquisite sepia photogravure. Her wide-eyed gaze reveals curiosity and wonderment as she navigates her world. The diversity within Native American communities is evident in Curtis' photographs as well. In "Black Hair, " he portrays an individual whose hair becomes symbolic of their identity within their tribe – representing pride, tradition, and cultural significance. Curtis delved into documenting spiritual practices too; one such example being "Hastobiga, Navaho Medicine Man. " This photograph offers insight into Navajo healing rituals while highlighting the importance placed on spirituality within indigenous cultures. "The Piki Maker, Hopi" taken in 1904 using orotone technique showcases an artisan skillfully crafting piki bread – an essential part of Hopi cuisine. This image pays homage to traditional craftsmanship passed down through generations while celebrating cultural preservation.