First Nations Collection (#3)

Hleastunuh-Skokomish, Indian women, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, c1913. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hleastunuh-Skokomish, Indian women, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, c1913

Winnowing wheat, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Winnowing wheat, c1905. Tewa woman winnowing wheat in front of pueblo building

A Taos woman, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Taos woman, c1905

Cheyenne young woman, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cheyenne young woman, c1910. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Cheyenne woman

The fruit gatherers, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The fruit gatherers, c1905. Two Tewa girls picking fruit with basket, bowls on the ground

Nespilim woman, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nespilim woman, c1905

Hard Wood, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hard Wood, 1905. Photograph shows Hard Wood, wearing traditional clothing, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Long Dog (Shumka Hauska), 1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Long Dog (Shumka Hauska), 1907. Photograph shows three-quarter portrait of Long Dog, standing, wearing full headdress and traditional clothing, facing front

Quinault female head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, c1913. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Quinault female head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, c1913

Wishham woman, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wishham woman, c1910. Chinookan Indians: Tlakluit; Washington. Landscape, portrait, woman, full length, facing right, standing, wearing beaded buckskin dress

Wishram female type (front), 1910, c1915. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wishram female type (front), 1910, c1915. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Tlakluit Indian woman, with bone in nose, facing front, Washington state

Preparing salmon-Wishram, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Preparing salmon-Wishram, c1910. Tlakluit Indian woman, sitting on ground, placing salmon fillets on wood plank, woven reed mat in background, Washington State

Water rite purification, Cheyenne animal dance, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Water rite purification, Cheyenne animal dance, c1927. Three Cheyenne dancers in ceremonial dress, bend towards water

Toneneli and Haschelti, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Toneneli and Haschelti, c1905. Two Navajo men impersonating two Yeibichai, Toneneli (Water God) and Haschelti (Talking God) on the 6th day of the Yeibichai ceremony

Haschelti and Haschebaad, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Haschelti and Haschebaad, c1905. Two Navajo men impersonating two Yeibichai, Haschelti (Talking God) and Haschebaad (Goddess) during the Yeibichai ceremony

At the pool, animal dance-Cheyenne, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
At the pool, animal dance-Cheyenne, c1927. Cheyenne people gathered along waterfront, some dipping hands in water, some carrying umbrellas

The Clowns, animal dance-Cheyenne, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Clowns, animal dance-Cheyenne, c1927

Yeibichai, the beggar, Tonenili-Navajo Indian, dressed in spruce branches, 1904, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Yeibichai, the beggar, Tonenili-Navajo Indian, dressed in spruce branches, 1904, c1905

The Chanter, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Chanter, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo Indian, wrapped in blanket

Invocation-Sioux, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Invocation-Sioux, c1907. Photographs shows a Dakota man, wearing breechcloth, holding pipe, with right hand raised skyward

Saliva, Slow Bull (in background), Picket Pin's arm, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Saliva, Slow Bull (in background), Picket Pin's arm, c1907. Three Dakota men, seated or kneeling on ground, one attending to bison skull

Priests passing before the pipe-Cheyenne, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Priests passing before the pipe-Cheyenne, c1910. Group of Cheyenne people, most seated in a semicircle during sun dance ceremony, woman in foreground is holding pipe, buffalo skull in foreground

The offering-San Ildefonso, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The offering-San Ildefonso, c1927. Photograph shows a barechested Tewa man, standing high on a cliff, arms stretched before him as he sprinkles cornmeal as an offering at the start of a day

Sun dance in progress-Cheyenne, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Sun dance in progress-Cheyenne, c1910

Arikara Medicine Ceremony-The Ducks, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Arikara Medicine Ceremony-The Ducks, c1908. Photo shows three Arikara men, members of the medicine fraternity, dancing, painted to represent ducks and holding rushes

Nature's mirror-Navaho, 1904, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nature's mirror-Navaho, 1904, c1904. Woman standing on rock in reflecting pool of water

Cornfields of Cañon del Muerto, 1906, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cornfields of Canon del Muerto, 1906, c1907. Navajo Indian cornfield, cliffs in background

Offering pipe to the skull-Cheyenne, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Offering pipe to the skull-Cheyenne, c1910. Woman offering pipe to buffalo skull, during sun dance ceremony

A child of the desert, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A child of the desert, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo Indian child, facing front, blanket around back of head and shoulders

Haschogan (House God) - The Yebichai Hunchback, 1904 Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Haschogan (House God) - The Yebichai Hunchback, 1904 Photograph shows a Navajo man, half-length, seated, facing front, wearing a ceremonial mask with feathers

Many Goat's son, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Many Goat's son, c1904. Head-and shoulders portrait of Navajo boy, facing front, blanket wrapped around him

A policeman, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A policeman, c1904. Photograph shows half-length portrait of a Navajo man identified as a policeman

The youth from the desert land-Navaho, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The youth from the desert land-Navaho, c1906

Spokan camp, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Spokan camp, c1910. Five tipis and a tent in clearing among pine trees

Gray Dawn-Cheyenne, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Gray Dawn-Cheyenne, c1910. Sun dance lodge with Cheyenne people standing inside

Offering the pipe to the Earth-Cheyenne, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Offering the pipe to the Earth-Cheyenne, c1910. Cheyenne woman holding pipe close to earth, during the sun dance ceremony

Cliff perched homes-Hopi, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cliff perched homes-Hopi, c1906. Four Hopi women in front of pueblo buildings

Joseph Dead Feast Lodge-Nez Percé, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Joseph Dead Feast Lodge-Nez Perce, c1905

Camp life, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Camp life, c1908. Four canvas covered tipis, Assiniboine women and children seated on ground, South Dakota

Crazy dancers-Cheyenne, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Crazy dancers-Cheyenne, c1910. Cheyenne dancers around stick tripod

Mandan earthen lodge, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mandan earthen lodge, c1908. Earthen lodge, with bull boat by doorway, North Dakota

Street Scene-San Juan, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Street Scene-San Juan, c1927

Giving the medicine-Navaho, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Giving the medicine-Navaho, c1905. Photograph shows aNavajo shaman giving medicine to participant sitting atop blanket(?) used in sweatbath, as two others look on

Lawyer-Nez Percé, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Lawyer-Nez Perce, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait profile of Nez Perce man

Pojoaque, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Pojoaque, c1905. View of Pojoaque Pueblo, New Mexico, with adobe structures

Acoma belfry, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Acoma belfry, c1905

Before the final journey-Cheyenne, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Before the final journey-Cheyenne, c1910. Cheyenne people gathered in open area, for Sun Dance ceremony; several tents and hills in background

Hu ka-lowa pifire-carrier bringing the skull, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hu ka-lowa pifire-carrier bringing the skull, c1908. Man in breechcloth, bending over buffalo skull

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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of First Nations: From Sydney to Seattle" Immerse yourself in the vibrant world as you embark on a journey through North America, Canada, and beyond. The Midnight Oil Makarrata Live Sydney concert serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and spirit of these indigenous communities. In British Columbia's picturesque Victoria, marvel at the majestic Totem Pole standing tall amidst the enchanting Butchart Gardens. Venture further into Vancouver's Stanley Park, where Brockton Point proudly showcases another intricate Totem Pole that tells stories passed down through generations. For an awe-inspiring experience, visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in Vancouver. Here, towering Totem Poles stand as guardians of tradition and wisdom, inviting visitors to connect with ancient cultural roots. Crossing borders into Seattle's Pioneer Square brings us face-to-face with yet another remarkable Totem Pole. This artistic masterpiece pays homage to First Nations' rich heritage while reminding us of their enduring presence across different regions. Journey eastward to Quebec's Gaspe Peninsula and discover Gesgapegiag, where Mic-Mac First Nations teepees dot the landscape. These traditional dwellings offer a glimpse into ancestral ways of life that have stood strong for centuries. Delve deeper into history by exploring Aleut culture in Unalaska 43. Step inside an underground Aleut house and witness native methods of starting fires - techniques passed down from generation to generation. The Tlicho or Dogrib people proudly showcase their huts in front of breathtaking landscapes - a testament to their harmonious relationship with nature and deep-rooted connection to their ancestral lands. As we reflect on early 19th-century artifacts like the "Gunstock" Club made from wood and pigments, it becomes clear that First Nations' artistry transcends time. Their craftsmanship is not only visually stunning but also carries profound cultural significance.