Indigenous Population 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)

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.

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

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

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)

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

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))

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

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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))

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)

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))

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)

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))

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)

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)

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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"Preserving the Rich Heritage: Capturing the Essence of Indigenous Populations" An Eskimo muskrat hunter gracefully paddles through the serene marshes of Kotzebue, Alaska, in a captivating black and white photo from 1929. Gauguin's caricature alongside Governor Gallet, depicted with intricate headpieces, offers a thought-provoking glimpse into cultural exchange and representation in Le sourire magazine's artwork from 1900. Embark on an extraordinary journey as we delve into Captain Bellingshausen's historic voyage to the Antarctic Seas between 1819-1821, immortalized through a mesmerizing engraving dating back to 1831. Edward S. Curtis' sepia print "Pretty Paint" transports us to another era, capturing the timeless beauty and resilience of indigenous communities in 1904. Francisco Laso's masterpiece "The Three Races or Equality before the Law, " housed at Museo de Arte de Lima, celebrates diversity while advocating for justice among different cultures during Laso's lifetime (1823-1869). A group of six Eskimo children adorned in traditional fur clothing sit atop a hillside, radiating innocence and tradition in an enchanting black and white photograph taken around 1929 in Nunivak, Alaska. Meet Charlie Wood—an Eskimo man hailing from Kobuk—whose compelling portrait showcases his unique identity against the backdrop of early twentieth-century Alaska (c. 1929). Transported to Selawik village through time-traveling photography (c. 1929), meet an Eskimo woman whose striking features reflect her rich heritage and connection to her ancestral land. Immerse yourself in Ndee Sangochonh's captivating gaze—a proud Apache Indian captured beautifully by a black-and-white photograph dating back to c. 1906—celebrating their vibrant culture.