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Ground plan (top right), roof plan (top left), and section of an Eskimo mens house on Nunivak Island, off the southwest coast of Alaska. Diagram by Edward S. Curtis, 1928
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Ground plan (top right), roof plan (top left), and section of an Eskimo mens house on Nunivak Island, off the southwest coast of Alaska. Diagram by Edward S. Curtis, 1928
ALASKA: ESKIMO HOUSE.
Ground plan (top right), roof plan (top left), and section of an Eskimo mens house on Nunivak Island, off the southwest coast of Alaska. Diagram by Edward S. Curtis, 1928
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1928 Alaskan Chimney Cross Section Curtis Diagram Dirt Earth Edward Entrance Eskimo Fireplace Ground Hearth Heating Lodge Nunivak Island Roof Section Tunnel Underground Floor Plan
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This print showcases the intricate details of an Eskimo men's house on Nunivak Island, off the southwest coast of Alaska. The image is a diagram created by Edward S. Curtis in 1928, providing us with a ground plan on the top right, a roof plan on the top left, and a section view of the house. The architectural design of this traditional dwelling is fascinating to behold. From its entrance to its interior layout, every aspect has been carefully depicted in this illustration. The underground tunnel leading into the house suggests both protection from harsh weather conditions and privacy for its inhabitants. The use of natural materials such as sod and logs highlights how these indigenous people skillfully adapted their dwellings to blend harmoniously with their surroundings. A chimney rises from within the earth-covered roof, indicating that heating was provided through an ingenious fireplace or hearth system. Edward S. Curtis' attention to detail allows us to appreciate not only the exterior but also gain insight into what life might have been like inside this Eskimo men's house during that era. This historical photograph is part of The Granger Collection's Carousel Collection and serves as a valuable resource for those interested in early Alaskan architecture and indigenous cultures. It offers viewers a glimpse into another time and place when humans lived in harmony with nature while creating functional yet beautiful structures for sheltering themselves against Alaska's rugged climate.
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