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The Mohave potter, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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The Mohave potter, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Mohave potter, c1907. Old woman with rabbit skin blanket around shoulders, painting design on piece of pottery with yucca stem brush, Arizona
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1907 Arizona Blanket Book Illustration Curtis Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Curtis Elderly Woman Mohave Mojave North American Indian Old Woman Potter Rabbit Skin Skin Yucca
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This evocative photograph, titled "The Mohave Potter" and captured by Edward Sheriff Curtis in 1907, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Mohave people in Arizona. The image depicts an elderly Mohave woman, deeply concentrated as she painstakingly applies intricate designs to a piece of pottery using a yucca stem brush. Draped in a rabbit skin blanket for warmth, she sits in a natural setting, surrounded by the raw materials of her craft - the earth and the plants that sustain both her and her art. Edward Sheriff Curtis, a renowned American photographer and ethnographer, captured this image during a time when the traditional ways of life for many indigenous communities were rapidly changing. Curtis's work, including this photograph, is an invaluable record of the diverse and complex cultures of North America's indigenous peoples. The Mohave Potter is not only a beautiful work of art, but also a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Mohave people and their connection to the land and its natural resources. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the cultural heritage of indigenous communities, and the role that art and craft play in passing down traditions from one generation to the next. The Library of Congress, where this image is housed, is just one of many institutions dedicated to the preservation and study of such invaluable cultural treasures.
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