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A Mohave type, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Mohave type, c1903. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Mohave Indian, facing front
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Anthropology Blanket Cloak Curtis Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Curtis Elderly Man Ethnography Ethnology First Nation First Nations Headscarf Mohave Mojave Necklace North America North American Old Age Old Man Old Men Sepia Tribal Tribe Head Dress
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This head-and-shoulders portrait, titled "A Mohave Type," was captured by renowned American ethnographer and photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis around the year 1903. The Mohave Indian, an elder man with a wise and introspective expression, gazes directly at the camera. He is dressed in traditional clothing that reflects his rich cultural heritage. The Mohave people, also known as the Mojave, are an indigenous tribe originating from the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The man wears a simple yet striking outfit, consisting of a cloak or blanket draped over his shoulders, a headscarf, and a necklace adorned with intricately designed beads. The clothing, though worn and faded with the passage of time, retains the vibrant colors and patterns that were once a part of the Mohave's daily life. The sepia tone of the photograph adds an air of nostalgia and timelessness, transporting us back to a bygone era. Edward Sheriff Curtis, a pioneer in the field of anthropology and ethnology, dedicated his life to documenting the lives and traditions of North America's indigenous peoples. His work, which includes thousands of photographs, films, and publications, is an invaluable resource for understanding the rich cultural heritage of the first nations of North America. This portrait, held in the Library of Congress, is a testament to Curtis's unwavering commitment to preserving the history and traditions of the Mohave people and other indigenous communities. As we gaze into the eyes of this Mohave elder, we are reminded of the importance of preserving and celebrating the diverse cultural heritage that makes up the fabric of our global community.
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