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A Tewa girl, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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A Tewa girl, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Tewa girl, c1906. A Tewa girl, half-length portrait, facing front, hair arranged in "squash blossom" fashion
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This photograph, titled "A Tewa girl," was taken by renowned American ethnographer and photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis in approximately 1906. The image showcases a young Tewa girl from New Mexico, United States, gazing directly at the camera with an unwavering stare. The girl is dressed in traditional Pueblo Indian clothing, with a squash blossom hairstyle adorned with intricate jewelry. The intricately designed necklace, featuring butterfly whorls, adds to the overall allure of the photograph. The Tewa people are an indigenous group from the Rio Grande Valley in the southwestern United States, known for their rich cultural heritage and unique artistic traditions. This portrait offers a glimpse into their history and way of life during the early 20th century. Edward Sheriff Curtis was a pioneer in ethnography and ethnology, documenting various Native American tribes and their customs through his photographs. His work was instrumental in preserving the cultural heritage of these communities and shedding light on their diverse traditions. The girl's direct gaze and the sharp focus of the photograph create an intimate connection between the viewer and the subject, inviting us to appreciate the beauty and resilience of the Tewa people and their traditions. This image is a testament to the power of photography in capturing and preserving the essence of a culture and its people.
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