Hair Pipe Collection

Mrs. Jack Red Cloud, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mrs. Jack Red Cloud, 1905. Photograph shows Mrs. Red Cloud, wearing shawl, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Big Road's daughter, 1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Big Road's daughter, 1907. Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Big Road's daughter, wearing traditional clothing, facing front

Shell ornaments-Quinault, c1913. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Shell ornaments-Quinault, c1913. Young Indian, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wearing shell ornaments

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

Cheyenne girl, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cheyenne girl, c1905. Cheyenne girl, half-length portrait, facing front

The daughter of Bad Horses, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The daughter of Bad Horses, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Cheyenne girl in feather headdress

Cheyenne girl, 1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cheyenne girl, 1910. Photograph shows half-length portrait of Cheyenne girl with braids, wearing cowrie shell dress, seated, facing front

Nez Percé with furcap, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nez Perce with furcap, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Nez Perce man, facing front

The Cheyenne Belle, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Cheyenne Belle, c1904. Half lenghth portrait of a Cheyenne woman, right profile

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

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

Daughter of American Horse, 1908, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Daughter of American Horse, 1908, c1908. Half-length portrait, facing right

Hidatsa woman, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hidatsa woman, c1908. Hidatsa Indian woman posed, head and shoulders, facing front

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Discover the rich cultural heritage of Native American hair styles through these captivating images. From intricately woven pipe-stem hairstyles worn by the Quinault tribe (Shell ornaments-Quinault, c1913) to the elegant braids of the Cheyenne and Arikara women (Cheyenne girl, 1910, Arikara woman, 1908), these photographs by Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) offer a glimpse into the past. Notable figures like Mrs. Jack Red Cloud (1905) and Hattie Bear Black (1905) showcase the diversity and beauty of Native American hair art. These hairstyles were often adorned with shells, feathers, and other natural materials, reflecting the deep connection between Native Americans and their environment. The pipe-stem hairstyles, such as those worn by the daughter of Bad Horses (1905), were also a symbol of status and maturity. Join us on this journey through time and celebrate the unique and fascinating world of Native American hair styles as captured by Edward S. Curtis.