Curtis Edward S 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)

On the Selawik River, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315344 On the Selawik River, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952) Log and sod hut with door

Wolf, Indian Apsaroke (Wolf - Apsaroke also sometimes written Absaroke) Photo taken from volume 4 of the encyclopedia
PCT4263858 Wolf, Indian Apsaroke (Wolf - Apsaroke also sometimes written Absaroke) Photo taken from volume 4 of the encyclopedia published by Edward S

Qahatika girl. Young Qahatika girl. These desert Indians live about 60 kilometres from the Pimas Reserve (Arizona)
PCT4263820 Qahatika girl. Young Qahatika girl. These desert Indians live about 60 kilometres from the Pimas Reserve (Arizona). Photo taken from volume 2 of Edward S

Black Eagle, Assiniboin. In 1834 on Missouri, south of Williston, South Dakota
PCT4263810 Black Eagle, Assiniboin. In 1834 on Missouri, south of Williston, South Dakota, he was only 13 years old when he first went to war, without distinguishing himself

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)

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;)

Maricopa Woman at the Stream, 1907 (platinum print)
1197655 Maricopa Woman at the Stream, 1907 (platinum print) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; 39.8x29.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Indian of America: Portrait of Girl Umatilla
JLJ4662471 Indian of America: Portrait of Girl Umatilla by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Indian of America: Portrait of young girl Umatilla)

Two Moons (b/w photo)
PNP245348 Two Moons (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana

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

Chief Joseph (1840-1904) c. 1903 (b/w photo)
PNP245397 Chief Joseph (1840-1904) c.1903 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Library of Congress, Washington D.C. USA; Peter Newark American Pictures

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

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Curtis Edward S, a renowned photographer and ethnologist, captured the essence of diverse cultures through his lens. In Kotzebue, Alaska, circa 1929, he immortalized an Eskimo muskrat hunter gracefully paddling through the marsh. The intensity in the eyes of an Indian Chief portrayed in "Indians of America: Portrait of Indian Chief" speaks volumes about their resilience and strength. Traveling to the Selawik River during the same year, Curtis documented life on its banks with a striking black and white photograph. His work also included capturing Native American tribes like Apsaroke (also known as Absaroke) from volume 4 of his encyclopedia on Indians of North America. Venturing into Arizona's desert lands, Curtis encountered a young Qahatika girl living near Pimas Reserve. Her innocent gaze reflects both curiosity and wisdom beyond her years. Black Eagle from Assiniboin tribe caught Curtis' attention at just thirteen years old when he embarked on his first war expedition in South Dakota. In 1904, Pretty Paint became one of Curtis' subjects; her sepia-toned portrait showcases intricate traditional attire that tells stories passed down through generations. Another captivating image portrays a Nootka Indian wielding a whaler harpoon around 1900 - showcasing their connection to nature's abundance. Piegan Girls transported us back to 1910 with their poised gracefulness while Apache Medicine Man offered insight into ancient healing practices in 1907. Piegan Girl Day-dreaming evokes nostalgia for simpler times in 1911 when dreams held infinite possibilities. Finally, six Eskimo children perched atop a hill dressed in fur clothing remind us that traditions are cherished even amidst changing times - taken by Curtis Edward S. , Nunivak Island witnessed this scene circa 1929. Through these photographs spanning different eras and regions across North America, Curtis Edward S preserved cultural heritage, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of indigenous communities.