First Nations Collection (#7)

An Acoma man, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
An Acoma man, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of an Acoma man, facing front

An Acoma man, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
An Acoma man, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of an Acoma man, facing front

Cheyenne male, facing front, hair in wrapped braids, blanket around shoulders, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cheyenne male, facing front, hair in wrapped braids, blanket around shoulders, c1910

The White Singer, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The White Singer, c1906. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Navajo man, facing slightly right, wearing headband and silver squash blossom necklace

The outlook, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The outlook, c1904. Two native American men mounted on horses, gazing off into the distance

Wyemah, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wyemah, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, c1905

The Patient, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Patient, c1905. Portrait of Navajo man, head-and-shoulders, facing front, rag headband, blanket over shoulders

Digging out the snakes-Hopi, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Digging out the snakes-Hopi, c1907. Group of Hopi Indians using hoes to dig out snakes

Native man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Native man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, c1903

Iahla, "Willow", Taos, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Iahla, "Willow", Taos, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, c1905

Cheyenne profile, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cheyenne profile, c1910

Navaho matron, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Navaho matron, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Navaho woman

Hu Kalowa Pi-Removes the covering, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hu Kalowa Pi-Removes the covering, c1907. Interior of tepee, man kneeling on ground remouving buffalo hide around skull on ground, another male behind altar warming hands by fire

Band of mounted Navahos passing through Cañon, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Band of mounted Navahos passing through Canon, c1904

Elk Boy-Oglala, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Elk Boy-Oglala, c1907. Elk Boy, Oglala man, half-length portrait, facing front

Eagle Elk (He Xa Wan ba li), c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Eagle Elk (He Xa Wan ba li), c1907. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Oglala man

Bad Horses, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Bad Horsess, 1905. Photograph shows head-shoulders portrait of Bad Horsess, wearing feathered headdress with ermine tails and beaded buckskin shirt, seated, facing left

The Daughter of Bad Horse (profile), c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Daughter of Bad Horses (profile), c1905. Cheyenne girl, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, wearing headdress

Day Woman, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Day Woman, c1907. Head-and-Shoulders portrait of Dakota woman

Big Head [A], c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Big Head [A], c1905. Big Head, head-and-shoulders portrait, turned left

The Great Hostile Camp, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
The Great Hostile Camp, 1891. Bird's-eye view of a Lakota camp (several tipis and wagons in large field) probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation

Hostile Indian camp, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Hostile Indian camp, 1891. Bird's-eye view of a large Lakota camp of tipis, horses, and wagons, probably on or near Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

Heavy Shield, c1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Heavy Shield, c1900. Half length portrait of a Native man

Cohit Songwi, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cohit Songwi, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Tewa girl

He Crow-Oglala, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
He Crow-Oglala, c1907. He Crow, Oglala man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Chino, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Chino, c1903. Chino, head-and-shoulders portrait of a Native American, facing front

Cha Cah Tana, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cha Cah Tana, c1903. Cha Cah Tana, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Chaiwa-Tewa, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Chaiwa-Tewa, c1906. Chaiwa, Tewa girl, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Chief Garfield-Jicarilla, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Chief Garfield-Jicarilla, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Jicarilla man

Fast Elk (Hexaka Luzahan), c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Fast Elk (Hexaka Luzahan), c1907. American Indian man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left

En Al Leih, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
En Al Leih, c1903. En Al Leih, Indian woman, half-length portrait, facing left, with decorated clay pot on head

Pauline Bear Black, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Pauline Bear Black, 1905. Photograph shows half-length portrait of Pauline Bear Black with braids, blanket draped over shoulders, seated, facing right

Hattie Bear Black, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hattie Bear Black, 1905. Photograph shows half-length portrait of Hattie Bear Black with braids, wearing pearl necklace and traditional dress, seated, facing right

Black Road, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Black Road, 1905. Photograph shows Black Road, wearing headdress, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right

Mrs. Big Head, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mrs. Big Head, 1905. Photograph shows half-length portrait of Mrs. Big Head, wearing blanket, seated, facing front

Big Road (Chanckin Tan-Ka), 1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Big Road (Chanckin Tan-Ka), 1907. Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Big Road, wearing headdress, holding stick and shield, facing front

Big Head [B], c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Big Head [B], c1905. Big Head, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Totem pole in Pioneer Square, Seattle, Washington, USA

Totem poles at Brockton Point, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Canada, Quebec, Gaspe Peninsula, Gesgapegiag, Mic-Mac First Nations tee-pees by the Baie des Chaleurs

Interior of an underground Aleut house in Unalaska 43, native methods of starting a fire 44
6337873 Interior of an underground Aleut house in Unalaska 43, native methods of starting a fire 44, and Tlicho or Dogrib people in front of their huts 45 by English School

"Gunstock"Club, early 19th century (wood, pigments)
996106 " Gunstock" Club, early 19th century (wood, pigments) by Canadian School, (19th century); 15.4x1.6x70 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

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Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Buckskin Dance at the Blackfoot Arts & Heritage Festival Pow Wow organized by Parks Canada and the Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society

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Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Blackfoot dancer in blue cape trimmed withotter fur and porcupine quill apron holding a feather fan in the Womens Traditional Dance at the Blackfoot

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Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Blackfoot dancer in the Mens Fancy Dance at the Blackfoot Arts & Heritage Festival Pow Wow organized by Parks Canada

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Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Blackfoot head dancer Aryson Black Plume in full regalia and face paint at the Blackfoot Arts & Heritage Festival Pow Wow organized by Parks Canada

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Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Blackfoot dancer in the Fancy Dance at the Blackfoot Arts & Heritage Festival Pow Wow organized by Parks Canada

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Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Blackfoot dancer dressed in blue outfit with silver bells with long otter fur stole

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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.