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Aborogines Collection

"Exploring the Rich Cultural Tapestry of Aborigines: From Arctic Eskimo Hunters to Apache Indians" Step into a world where diverse cultures intertwine

Background imageAborogines Collection: An Eskimo muskrat hunter paddling through the marsh, Kotzebue, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Plains Indian Arrow with Metal Head

Plains Indian Arrow with Metal Head
3030225 Plains Indian Arrow with Metal Head; Private Collection; (add.info.: Native American,- Plains Indian Arrow with Metal Head); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Background imageAborogines Collection: Plains Indian Pipe Tomahawk - Beaded Wrist Strap -Mid 19th Century

Plains Indian Pipe Tomahawk - Beaded Wrist Strap -Mid 19th Century
3030693 Plains Indian Pipe Tomahawk - Beaded Wrist Strap -Mid 19th Century; Private Collection; (add.info.: Plains Indian Pipe Tomahawk - Beaded Wrist Strap -Mid 19th Century); © Don Troiani

Background imageAborogines Collection: Caricatures of Gauguin and Governor Gallet, with headpiece from Le sourire, 1900 (w/c)

Caricatures of Gauguin and Governor Gallet, with headpiece from Le sourire, 1900 (w/c, pencil and pen)
5860165 Caricatures of Gauguin and Governor Gallet, with headpiece from Le sourire, 1900 (w/c, pencil and pen) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageAborogines Collection: Pretty Paint by Edward S. Curtis, 1904 (sepia print)

Pretty Paint by Edward S. Curtis, 1904 (sepia print)
2630173 Pretty Paint by Edward S. Curtis, 1904 (sepia print) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pretty Paint by Edward S)

Background imageAborogines Collection: The Three Races or Equality before the Law by Francisco Laso (1823-1869), Museo de Arte de Lima

The Three Races or Equality before the Law by Francisco Laso (1823-1869), Museo de Arte de Lima
UIG5325039 The Three Races or Equality before the Law by Francisco Laso (1823-1869), Museo de Arte de Lima by Laso, Francisco (1823-1869); UIG

Background imageAborogines Collection: A group of six Eskimo children sitting on a hill dressed in traditional fur clothing, Nunivak

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

Background imageAborogines Collection: Eskimo man identified as Charlie Wood, Kobuk, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

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))

Background imageAborogines Collection: Eskimo woman from Selawik, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

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))

Background imageAborogines Collection: Ndee Sangochonh, Apache Indian, c. 1906 (b/w photo)

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))

Background imageAborogines Collection: The Poker Game, 1894 (oil on panel)

The Poker Game, 1894 (oil on panel)
7355581 The Poker Game, 1894 (oil on panel) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); 45.7 -- 61 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Background imageAborogines Collection: Carved Posts at Alert Bay, British Columbia, 1914, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)

Carved Posts at Alert Bay, British Columbia, 1914, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)
STC225366 Carved Posts at Alert Bay, British Columbia, 1914, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) (after)

Background imageAborogines Collection: An Apache Babe, 1903, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)

An Apache Babe, 1903, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)
STC225357 An Apache Babe, 1903, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageAborogines Collection: Raven Blanket (b/w photo)

Raven Blanket (b/w photo)
PNP245398 Raven Blanket (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures

Background imageAborogines Collection: The Blizzard, c. 1910 (b/w photo)

The Blizzard, c. 1910 (b/w photo)
7348759 The Blizzard, c.1910 (b/w photo) by Reed, Roland W. (1864-1934); 19.4 x 24.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: gelatin silver print by Roland W)

Background imageAborogines Collection: An Eskimo man standing under a structure with whale meat hanging to dry, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Circa 1900 - Six tribal leaders (l to r) Little Plume (Piegan), Buckskin Charley (Ute)

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Native Americans launching a whale boat at Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: A Bridal Group, 1914, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)

A Bridal Group, 1914, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)
STC225367 A Bridal Group, 1914, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageAborogines Collection: The Outlook by Edward S. Curtis, c. 1904 (toned silver print)

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Navajo Riders by Edward S. Curtis, c. 1904 (toned silver print)

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Canyon de Chelly - Navajo by Edward S. Curtis, 1904 (orotone)

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Black Hair

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Kiowa Indians, Lone Wolf and his wife Elta

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Atsina men awaiting the return of the scouts

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Sia buffalo dancer

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Aki-tanni Sarsi

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Hopi Indians looking into the distance at valley floor

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Eight Crow Indians on horseback

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Hastobiga, Navaho Medicine Man

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Red Thunder, Nez Perce (Nephew of Chief Joseph), 1903 (toned platinum print on heavy paper)

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Mowakiu-Tswatenok, 1914 (toned gelatin silver screen print)

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Four Eskimo children, at edge of cliff, in holiday costume, Nunivak, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

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)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Kutenai Hunter by Curtis, 1910 (photogravure)

Kutenai Hunter by Curtis, 1910 (photogravure)
2630148 Kutenai Hunter by Curtis, 1910 (photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kutenai Duck Hunter by Edward S)

Background imageAborogines Collection: The Scout in Winter, Apsaroke

The Scout in Winter, Apsaroke
2623777 The Scout in Winter, Apsaroke by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Photographic print of the Scout in Winter, Apsaroke. Photographed by Edward S)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Apache girl and Papoose

Apache girl and Papoose
2623735 Apache girl and Papoose by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Photographic print of Apache girl and Papoose photographed by Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952)

Background imageAborogines Collection: The Vanishing Race, Navaho, 1904 (toned platinum print on heavy paper)

The Vanishing Race, Navaho, 1904 (toned platinum print on heavy paper)
1766836 The Vanishing Race, Navaho, 1904 (toned platinum print on heavy paper) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; 24.7x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vanishing Race, Navaho)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Qahatika Girl, c. 1907 (large format photogravure)

Qahatika Girl, c. 1907 (large format photogravure)
1766832 Qahatika Girl, c.1907 (large format photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Qahatika Girl. Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)

Background imageAborogines Collection: The Vanishing Race - Navaho by Edward S. Curtis, c. 1907 (photogravure)

The Vanishing Race - Navaho by Edward S. Curtis, c. 1907 (photogravure)
2622388 The Vanishing Race - Navaho by Edward S. Curtis, c.1907 (photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vanishing Race - Navaho by Edward S)

Background imageAborogines Collection: A family group, Noatak, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

A family group, Noatak, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315224 A family group, Noatak, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952))

Background imageAborogines Collection: Eskimo child identified as Uyowutcha, probably from Nunivak Island, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

Eskimo child identified as Uyowutcha, probably from Nunivak Island, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315365 Eskimo child identified as Uyowutcha, probably from Nunivak Island, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAborogines Collection: Eskimo child from Noatak, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

Eskimo child from Noatak, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7316018 Eskimo child from Noatak, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952))

Background imageAborogines Collection: A young child and an older Eskimo wearing duck skin parkas, Nunivak Island, Alaska, c

A young child and an older Eskimo wearing duck skin parkas, Nunivak Island, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7316000 A young child and an older Eskimo wearing duck skin parkas, Nunivak Island, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAborogines Collection: An Eskimo youth from Hooper Bay, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

An Eskimo youth from Hooper Bay, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315999 An Eskimo youth from Hooper Bay, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952))

Background imageAborogines Collection: Kwakiutl people performing a ritualistic dance to restore an eclipsed moon

Kwakiutl people performing a ritualistic dance to restore an eclipsed moon
2623809 Kwakiutl people performing a ritualistic dance to restore an eclipsed moon by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Photographic print of Kwakiutl people (Kwakwaka'wakw)

Background imageAborogines Collection: A Skokomish Indian chief's daughter

A Skokomish Indian chief's daughter
2623775 A Skokomish Indian chief's daughter by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Photographic print of a Skokomish Indian chief's daughter. Photographed by Edward S)

Background imageAborogines Collection: A band of mounted Navahos passing through the canon

A band of mounted Navahos passing through the canon
2623738 A band of mounted Navahos passing through the canon by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Photograph of a band of mounted Navahos passing through the canon)



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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Tapestry of Aborigines: From Arctic Eskimo Hunters to Apache Indians" Step into a world where diverse cultures intertwine, as seen through captivating glimpses captured in photographs and artwork. In Kotzebue, Alaska, circa 1929, an Eskimo muskrat hunter gracefully paddles through the marsh, showcasing the harmonious relationship between man and nature. Meanwhile, Gauguin and Governor Gallet come alive in whimsical caricatures from Le sourire in 1900, reminding us of the power of art to transcend boundaries. Travel back in time to Captain Bellingshausen's voyage to the Antarctic Seas between 1819-1821; an engraving from 1831 immortalizes this daring exploration that pushed human limits. Edward S. Curtis' sepia print "Pretty Paint" transports us further into history with its depiction of Native American beauty during a pivotal era in 1904. Francisco Laso's thought-provoking painting "The Three Races or Equality before the Law, " housed at Museo de Arte de Lima, invites contemplation on social justice across borders. A group of six Eskimo children dressed in traditional fur clothing sit atop a hill in Nunivak, Alaska around 1929 - their innocent smiles reflecting ancestral traditions passed down through generations. Individual portraits also tell stories: Charlie Wood stands proudly as an identified Eskimo man from Kobuk while an Eskimo woman from Selawik radiates strength and grace. Ndee Sangochonh captivates our gaze with his striking presence as an Apache Indian captured on film circa 1906. Artistic expressions take different forms too - "The Poker Game, " painted by unknown hands but filled with intrigue since its creation in 1894; carved posts at Alert Bay showcase British Columbia's rich indigenous heritage through John Andrew & Son's photogravure from 1914.