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Kó-pi ("Buffalo Mountain")-San Juan, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis. Kó-pi ("Buffalo Mountain")-San Juan, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Kó-pi ("Buffalo Mountain")-San Juan, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis. Kó-pi ("Buffalo Mountain")-San Juan, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Ko-pi ("Buffalo Mountain")-San Juan, c1905. Ko-pi, a Tewa man, half-length portrait, facing front, holding shield
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This photograph, titled "Kó-pi (Buffalo Mountain)-San Juan," was taken by the renowned American ethnographer and photographer, Edward Sheriff Curtis, around 1905. The image features a Tewa man named Ko-pi, who is depicted in a half-length portrait, facing the camera with a thoughtful expression. Ko-pi is dressed in traditional clothing, including a braided hairstyle, a fur-trimmed dress, and a plaited shield, which he holds in his left hand. The backdrop of the photograph is the stunning landscape of San Juan, New Mexico, United States, with Buffalo Mountain, or Ko-pi, prominently visible in the background. The image captures the rich cultural heritage of the Pueblo Indians of North America, showcasing their traditional dress, hairstyles, and connection to their land. Edward Sheriff Curtis was a pioneering figure in the field of anthropology and ethnography, and his work documented the lives and customs of various indigenous communities across North America. This photograph is a testament to his commitment to preserving the heritage and traditions of these communities, which are of great significance to the history and culture of the United States and beyond. The image is held in the prestigious Library of Congress, a fitting repository for this important work of anthropological and artistic significance. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the rich cultural diversity that exists within the United States and the importance of preserving and celebrating the traditions and heritage of indigenous communities.
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