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Quniaika-Mohave, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Quniaika-Mohave, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Quniaika-Mohave, c1903. A Mohave man, head-and-shoulders portrait, draped in blanket, facing front
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This portrait, titled "Quniaika-Mohave," was captured by renowned American photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis in the year 1903. The image depicts a Mohave man, identified as Quniaika, in a head-and-shoulders pose, facing forward. The man is draped in a traditional blanket, its rich colors and intricate patterns adding a vibrant contrast to the sepia-toned background. Edward Sheriff Curtis was a prolific photographer and ethnographer, dedicated to documenting the lives and cultures of Native American tribes across the United States during the early 20th century. His work, which includes thousands of photographs, films, and manuscripts, is considered a significant contribution to the preservation of North American Indigenous heritage. The Mohave people, also known as the Mojave, are an indigenous tribe originally inhabiting the desert regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Their traditional attire, such as the blanket worn by Quniaika in this portrait, reflects their connection to the land and their unique cultural heritage. This powerful portrait, held in the collections of the Library of Congress, offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the richness and diversity of Native American cultures that have shaped the history of the United States.
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