Native Populations Of The Americas Collection (#3)

Mexican with large skin container tied to his back is climbing up a huge agave Mexico. Date of Photograph:1880-1910 ca

Mexican washerwomen at work around a tank of water; with them a few men and some little girls. In the background some clothes drying Mexico. Date of Photograph:1880-1910 ca

Full-length portrait of two young women in ethnic dress; they are carrying water vases Mexico. Date of Photograph:1880-1910 ca

An elderly mexican, in traditional dress, plays the guitar surrounded by a group of young women in costume, with shawls on their shoulders and flowers in their hair Mexico

Group of workers from the company that dug the Panama Canal. The group is arranged in various ways: under the porch of a wooden house, on the steps leading to the entrance

Group of workers from the company building the Panama Canal, shown during a break. On the lawn, in front of a wooden house, two men simulating a duel under the amused eyes of those present Panama

Portrait of some young american indians wearing native clothes. Behind them is a mound of earth on the top of which there is a boy in traditional clothes United States. Date of Photograph:1903-1915

Horse being branded inside an enclosure on an argentine pampas Argentina. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Indian woman in a village in Argentina weaving with a rudimentary loom Argentina. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Indios of the Chaco (Argentina) shown in front of their poverty-stricken living quarters Argentina. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Group of persons on a holiday, near a hut in a field in Argentina Argentina. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Group of persons in a hut with a straw roof, in Argentina. Outside two men on horseback dressed as gauchos and a third man seen from the back Argentina. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Church of an Indian village bordered by a fence made from bamboo cane. To its left, three bells hung on a wooden support and a palm tree Mexico Hidalgotitlan. Date of Photograph:1880-1910 ca

Mexican with large skin container tied to his back, he is standing leaning against a huge agave Mexico. Date of Photograph:1880-1910 ca

Double studio portrait of a gaucho in ethnic costume Argentina. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Full-length portrait of a south american street vendor in modest clothes. The young man is standing on some railway tracks

Group of american indians shown building a canoe. Some wooden houses can be seen behind them Canada. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Three Mexicans, one of whom is wearing a large sombrero, under a street lamp next to the statue of Charles IV in Mexico City Mexico Mexico City. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Squadron of Mexican mounted Rural Guards. The soldiers, lined up in a park, wear uniforms and sombreros Mexico. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Two Mexicans carrying large bundles of firewood on their backs to be sold in the streets. They lean on staffs and wear the same white clothing Mexico. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Portrait of three Mexican basket venders. The men, dressed in white and wearing sombreros, carry all their wares on their backs, tied with straps Mexico. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Two Mexican beggars, in ragged clothing, along a street in Mexico City. One is an old woman and the other, younger, woman has an infant Mexico. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Full-length portrait of a Mexican wWaterboy in a garden near a fountain Mexico. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Portrait of two children on the back of a donkey along the road of a Mexican village. They are modestly dressed and wear broad-brimmed straw hats Mexico. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Full-length portrait of two Mexican girls in rich party dresses. The dresses are rather complicated because elements of traditional Mexican dress have been combined with western styles Mexico

A stretch of the Canal of Viga in Iztacalco (Mexico) with the characteristic boats. On the right, crowded small square. In the background a few buildings Mexico Yxtacalco. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Three women in a Mexican village are seated along the road and selling sweet potatoes. Behind them a large group of children Mexico. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

An Arctic village. Eskimo men and women and a few children, with four husky dogs, are standing next to their tents and an igloo. They are all wearing ethnic clothes

Eskimo child, in ethnic clothes, with a husky dog in front of the entrance of an igloo. The child has a whip in his hand America. Date of Photograph:1904 ca

Group of Amerind and black women, of varying ages, doing their washing in a stream, in Panama City. A naked child wearing a hat is also present in the group

Family of Native Americans composed of father, mother and two children. They are shown seated with their dog in front of their tent Canada. Date of Photograph:1880-1900 ca

Ruins in the archaeological site of Mitla in Mexico. Close-up of the entrance to one of the buildings with a row of massive monolithic columns

Members of a Mexican band pose in a garden. Standing next to each other, they wear identical costumes and sombreros. Each of them has a poncho on one arm and holds his instrument in the other Mexico

Two Mexican charcoal venders pause in a street with flower pots on the left side. The two young men wear white clothing and sombreros and hold a staff

Full-length portrait of a young Mexican woman in traditional dress shown slightly lifting her skirt. At her feet, a sombrero Mexico. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

View of an Arctic village. Eskimo men and women and a few children, with four husky dogs, are posing next to their tents. They are all wearing ethnic clothes

Family Album: Embarkation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c.1905 Brazil Rio de Janeiro. Date of Photograph:1905 ca

Portrait of a group of small peruvian natives of Cuzo in ethnic dress Peru Cuzco. Date of Photograph:1940-1950 ca

Portrait of a group of peruvian natives of Cuzco in ethnic dress Peru Cuzco. Date of Photograph:1940-1950 ca

Portrait of two young natives of Cuzco in ethnic dress Peru Cuzco. Date of Photograph:1940-1950 ca

Portrait of a young native of Cuzco in ethnic dress Peru Cuzco. Date of Photograph:1940-1950 ca

Half-length portrait of a young native woman of Cuzco in ethnic dress Peru Cuzco. Date of Photograph:1940-1950 ca

Close-up of an old peruvian native of Chuquibamba Peru Chuquibamba. Date of Photograph:1940-1950 ca

Two children and their dog on a plane at the foot of the Bolivian mountains Bolivia. Date of Photograph:1958 ca

A Peruvian family walking across a planeland near Machu Picchu Peru Machu Picchu, environs. Date of Photograph:1958 ca

Old portico in the city of Salta, Argentina Argentina Salta. Date of Photograph:1956-1957

Tribute to the siren goddess Yemanja in the streets of Bahia, during the February festival in her honor. Brazil Brazil Bahia. Date of Photograph:1979

Rod fisherman on a beach of pink sand north of Fortaleza Brazil Fortaleza. Date of Photograph:1979

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Native Populations in the Americas" Embarking on a journey through the diverse landscapes of the Americas, we encounter captivating glimpses into the lives of native populations. As our plane touches down at the foot of Bolivia's majestic mountains, two children and their loyal dog greet us with wide-eyed curiosity, embodying a spirit deeply rooted in this ancient land. Further south, in Peru, a resilient family traverses a planeland near Machu Picchu, connecting with their ancestral heritage amidst breathtaking ruins. The old portico in Argentina's city of Salta stands as a testament to centuries-old traditions and cultural resilience that have shaped this vibrant nation. In Brazil's Bahia region, streets come alive during February's festival honoring Yemanja - the siren goddess who symbolizes strength and femininity. A colorful tribute unfolds before our eyes as locals celebrate her divine presence with music and dance. Venturing north along Brazil's coast lies Fortaleza where a rod fisherman casts his line against pink sands. This serene scene captures both nature's bounty and man's harmonious relationship with it - an essence found among indigenous communities throughout Amazonia and Guayana. Deep within Bolivia resides Companionship of Jesus Mission; here we find solace in witnessing devotion as Christ is tenderly laid to rest from his cross. Such sacred rituals echo across generations, preserving spiritual customs integral to these native populations' identity. Yet even amidst bustling cities like New York City, echoes of diversity persist. Two women stroll through snow-covered streets during an unexpected spring snowfall - reminding us that cultures intertwine seamlessly even far from their origins. Across borders into Switzerland emerges another fascinating fusion: gauchos showcasing their equestrian prowess at an enthralling Argentina-Brazil polo tournament held in Saint Moritz. Horses gallop alongside skilled jockeys representing both nations' rich equestrian heritage while bridging continents.