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Drying Piahe-Yakima, 1909, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Drying Piahe-Yakima, 1909, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Drying Piahe-Yakima, 1909, c1910. Woman kneeling on ground, blanket spread out and covered with roots
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Anthropology Chore Chores Curtis Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Daily Life Drying Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Curtis Ethnography Ethnology First Nation First Nations Forage Foraging North America North American Subsistence Waptailmim Washington State United States Washington United States Of America Woods Yakama Yakima Posture White And Black
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This photograph, titled "Drying Piahe-Yakima," was captured by the renowned American ethnographer and photographer, Edward Sheriff Curtis, around 1910. The image portrays a Native American woman from the Yakima Tribe, located in Washington State, United States, engaged in a daily subsistence chore. The woman is depicted kneeling on the ground, her posture strong and determined, as she meticulously sorts through a large pile of roots spread out on a blanket. The roots, likely harvested from the woodland area, are being dried for future use. The woman's expression is focused and intent, her eyes fixed on the task at hand. The surrounding woods provide a natural backdrop, with trees and branches visible in the background. This photograph is an important document of the daily life and cultural practices of the Yakima people during the early 20th century. Curtis, a pioneer in anthropology and ethnography, captured thousands of images of Native American tribes across North America, preserving their heritage for future generations. The image is a poignant reminder of the connection between Native peoples and the land, and the importance of traditional knowledge and practices in sustaining communities. The woman's foraging and drying of roots was a crucial aspect of the Yakima people's subsistence economy, and this photograph offers a glimpse into their rich cultural heritage.
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