Chinook family
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Chinook family
Chinook tribe, showing a man and woman carrying their baby on the mothers back, a method of flattening the babies forehead was used, by binding the baby under pressure between boards known as a cradleboard, a process said to have been initiated when the infant was about 3 months old and continued until the child was about one year. Date: Circa 1890s
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This evocative photograph captures a tender moment in the life of a Chinook family from the late 1890s. The Chinook people, also known as the Chinookan tribes, are an indigenous group that once inhabited the Pacific Northwest coast of North America, from present-day Washington State to northern California. The image shows a man and a woman, both dressed in traditional clothing, as they carry their baby on the mother's back. The child, barely more than an infant, is secured to her body using a cradleboard. This method of carrying, which was initiated around the third month of life and continued until the child was about one year old, was a common practice among many Native American tribes of the region. The cradleboard, made from cedar or other local woods, was covered with soft materials such as rabbit fur or grass. To flatten the infant's forehead and give it a distinctive pointed shape, the baby's head was bound under pressure between the boards. This custom, which was believed to ensure the child's health and development, was a significant aspect of Chinookan culture and identity. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of this Native American tribe, showcasing their close bond with their child and their deep connection to their traditions. The pointed heads of the Chinook people, a feature that has been the subject of much debate and controversy, are a testament to their unique cultural practices and the resilience of their community.
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