1868 1952 Collection

An Eskimo muskrat hunter paddling through the marsh, Kotzebue, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315335 An Eskimo muskrat hunter paddling through the marsh, Kotzebue, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Indians of America: Portrait of Indian Chief
JLJ4595639 Indians of America: Portrait of Indian Chief by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Musee du Nouveau Monde, La Rochelle, France; (add.info.: Indians of America: portrait of Indian chief)

Smiling Native North American Indian woman. Photograph by Edward Curtis (1868-1952)

Nootka Indian with whaler harpoon, c. 1900 (b/w photo)
PNP245686 Nootka Indian with whaler harpoon, c.1900 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures

Piegan Girls, 1910 (b/w photo)
XJF441990 Piegan Girls, 1910 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Piegan Blackfeet tribe of Montana;)

Apache Medicine Man, 1907 (b/w photo)
XJF441987 Apache Medicine Man, 1907 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection

Piegan Girl Day-dreaming, 1911 (b/w photo)
XJF441985 Piegan Girl Day-dreaming, 1911 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Library of Congress, Washington D.C. USA; (add.info.: Piegan Blackfeet tribe of Montana;)

A group of six Eskimo children sitting on a hill dressed in traditional fur clothing, Nunivak, Alaska, c
7316023 A group of six Eskimo children sitting on a hill dressed in traditional fur clothing, Nunivak, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis

Eskimo man identified as Charlie Wood, Kobuk, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315979 Eskimo man identified as Charlie Wood, Kobuk, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952))

Eskimo woman from Selawik, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315396 Eskimo woman from Selawik, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952))

Ndee Sangochonh, Apache Indian, c. 1906 (b/w photo)
7315221 Ndee Sangochonh, Apache Indian, c.1906 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952))

Indians of America: an Indian on a canoe boat in southern Flathead Lake, Montana
JLJ4597068 Indians of America: an Indian on a canoe boat in southern Flathead Lake, Montana by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Musee du Nouveau Monde, La Rochelle

Indian of America: " Portrait of Indian Girl" Photography by American Edwards Curtis (1868-1952)
JLJ4664991 Indian of America: " Portrait of Indian Girl" Photography by American Edwards Curtis (1868-1952), 20th century

Brule War Party, 1907 (b&w photo)
XJF105336 Brule War Party, 1907 (b&w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edward Sheriff Curtis)

Hamasilahl, Qagyuhl, 1914 (b/w photo)
XJF441986 Hamasilahl, Qagyuhl, 1914 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Native American ceremonial dress for the Winter Dance ceremony;)

An Eskimo man standing under a structure with whale meat hanging to dry, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315998 An Eskimo man standing under a structure with whale meat hanging to dry, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Circa 1900 - Six tribal leaders (l to r) Little Plume (Piegan), Buckskin Charley (Ute), Geronimo (Chiricahua Apache)
7134232 Circa 1900 - Six tribal leaders (l to r) Little Plume (Piegan), Buckskin Charley (Ute), Geronimo (Chiricahua Apache), Quanah Parker (Comanche), Hollow Horn Bear (Brule Sioux)

Native Americans launching a whale boat at Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315343 Native Americans launching a whale boat at Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Custer's Crow Scouts, Native American tribe, 1908 (b&w photo)
XJF105319 Custer's Crow Scouts, Native American tribe, 1908 (b&w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman of the Crow Tribe (b/w photo)
PNP245325 Woman of the Crow Tribe (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures

A Zuni Girl, 1907 (photogravure in sepia)
985780 A Zuni Girl, 1907 (photogravure in sepia) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Zuni Girl)

Nova - Walpi, 1906 (b/w photo)
680498 Nova - Walpi, 1906 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Nova, a Walpi man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Author's camp among the Spokan 1910 (photo)
680399 Author's camp among the Spokan 1910 (photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Five tents erected in a clearing, Edward S)

Little Dog, Brule, 1907 (b/w photo)
XJF441991 Little Dog, Brule, 1907 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: the Brule are a branch of the Lakota Sioux American Indian nation;)

The Outlook by Edward S. Curtis, c. 1904 (toned silver print)
2622386 The Outlook by Edward S. Curtis, c.1904 (toned silver print) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Outlook by Edward S)

Navajo Riders by Edward S. Curtis, c. 1904 (toned silver print)
2622385 Navajo Riders by Edward S. Curtis, c.1904 (toned silver print) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Navajo Riders in Canyon de Chelly by Edward S)

Canyon de Chelly - Navajo by Edward S. Curtis, 1904 (orotone)
2630149 Canyon de Chelly - Navajo by Edward S. Curtis, 1904 (orotone) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Canyon de Chelly - Navajo by Edward S)

Black Hair
2623736 Black Hair by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Photographic print of Black Hair photographed by Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952)

Kiowa Indians, Lone Wolf and his wife Elta
2623682 Kiowa Indians, Lone Wolf and his wife Elta by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Photographic print of Kiowa Indians, Lone Wolf and his wife Elta. Photographed by Edward S)

Atsina men awaiting the return of the scouts
2623780 Atsina men awaiting the return of the scouts by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Photographic print depicting Atsina men awaiting the return of the scouts)

Sia buffalo dancer
2623774 Sia buffalo dancer by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Photographic print of Sia buffalo dancer. Photographed by Edward S)

Aki-tanni Sarsi
2623764 Aki-tanni Sarsi by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Photographic print of Aki-tanni Sarsi. Photographed by Edward S)

Hopi Indians looking into the distance at valley floor
2623758 Hopi Indians looking into the distance at valley floor by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Photographic print Hopi Indians looking into the distance at valley floor)

Eight Crow Indians on horseback
2623757 Eight Crow Indians on horseback by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Photographic print of eight Crow Indians on horseback, silhouetted on top of hill)

Hastobiga, Navaho Medicine Man
2623732 Hastobiga, Navaho Medicine Man by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Photographic print of Hastobiga, Navaho Medicine Man photographed by Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952)

Old Person, Piegan. Young men do not miss any occasion of public festivities to put on the clothes of their warrior
PCT4263881 Old Person, Piegan. Young men do not miss any occasion of public festivities to put on the clothes of their warrior father

Weasel Tail (Apohsuyis). This Indian Piegan wears the famous war hedge in eagle feathers and weasel skin
PCT4263878 Weasel Tail (Apohsuyis). This Indian Piegan wears the famous war hedge in eagle feathers and weasel skin, a suede tunic, two necklaces, one in bone and the other in grizzly claws

A Grizzly-Bear Brave, Piegan. At least two of the Piegan War Societies (the Braves and All Brave Dogs)
PCT4263871 A Grizzly-Bear Brave, Piegan. At least two of the Piegan War Societies (the Braves and All Brave Dogs) included two men known as the Grizzly-Bear Brave

Iron Brest, Piegan. Costume of a member of the Bulls, a former society that has disappeared for many years Photo
PCT4263870 Iron Brest, Piegan. Costume of a member of the Bulls, a former society that has disappeared for many years Photo from volume 6 of the encyclopedia published by Edward S

Red Thunder, Nez Perce (Nephew of Chief Joseph), 1903 (toned platinum print on heavy paper)
1766837 Red Thunder, Nez Perce (Nephew of Chief Joseph), 1903 (toned platinum print on heavy paper) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; 42.2x33.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Thunder)

Mowakiu-Tswatenok, 1914 (toned gelatin silver screen print)
1766831 Mowakiu-Tswatenok, 1914 (toned gelatin silver screen print) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mowakiu-Tswatenok. Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)

Indians of America: an Indian prayer
JLJ4684001 Indians of America: an Indian prayer by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Musee du Nouveau Monde, La Rochelle, France; (add.info.: Indians of America: an Indian prayer)

Indians of America: portrait of an Indian girl wearing a piercing in the nose
JLJ4597070 Indians of America: portrait of an Indian girl wearing a piercing in the nose by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Musee du Nouveau Monde, La Rochelle

Indians of America of the Apsaroke tribe in the black canyon, United States
JLJ4577098 Indians of America of the Apsaroke tribe in the black canyon, United States by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Musee du Nouveau Monde, La Rochelle

Hami-Koskimo, Native American costume, 1914 (b&w photo)
XJF105315 Hami-Koskimo, Native American costume, 1914 (b&w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection

Ready for the Charge (b/w photo)
XJF105337 Ready for the Charge (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection

Four Eskimo children, at edge of cliff, in holiday costume, Nunivak, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315336 Four Eskimo children, at edge of cliff, in holiday costume, Nunivak, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Piki Maker, Hopi, 1904 (orotone)
1197653 The Piki Maker, Hopi, 1904 (orotone) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; 25.4x20.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

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"1868-1952: A Glimpse into the Lives of Native Americans and Eskimos" Step back in time to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where we explore a captivating era that witnessed the lives of Native Americans and Eskimos. Through a series of black-and-white photographs, we are transported to different corners of America's vast landscapes. In Kotzebue, Alaska circa 1929, an Eskimo muskrat hunter gracefully paddles through a marshy terrain. His expertise in navigating these waters is evident as he blends seamlessly with his surroundings. Moving further south, we encounter an Indian Chief whose portrait exudes strength and wisdom. The lines etched on his face tell stories of resilience and heritage passed down through generations. Edward Curtis, renowned for capturing the essence of indigenous cultures during this period, presents us with a radiant Native North American Indian woman. Her smile reflects pride in her identity while also revealing glimpses of untold tales hidden within her soul. The Nootka Indian stands tall holding a whaler harpoon from around 1900. This image serves as a reminder of their deep connection to nature and their skillful ways as hunters. Piegan Girls from 1910 capture our attention next; their youthful innocence juxtaposed against the backdrop of an ever-changing world evokes both nostalgia and curiosity about what lies ahead for them. An Apache Medicine Man photographed in 1907 showcases ancient healing practices rooted in spirituality. His presence exudes reverence for traditions that have sustained his people throughout history. A Piegan Girl daydreaming amidst nature's beauty transports us to another realm altogether - one filled with dreams yet to be realized by this young soul who carries hopes for her tribe's future within her heart. As we journey back northward towards Alaska again, six Eskimo children dressed in traditional fur clothing sit atop a hillside. Their unity symbolizes strength in community and the importance of passing down cultural heritage to future generations.