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A Navaho [with blanket wrapped around head and shoulders], c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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A Navaho [with blanket wrapped around head and shoulders], c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Navaho [with blanket wrapped around head and shoulders], c1904
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Anthropology Blanket Curtis Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Dine Disguise Disguised Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Curtis Ethnography Ethnology First Nation First Nations Headband Naabeeho Navaho Navajo North America North American Obscured Clothing Dress Fashion Clothing Traditional Dress White And Black
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This evocative photograph, titled "[A Navaho](https://www.heritageimages.com/view/F/101336/NA/101336_124511.jpg)" and captured by renowned American ethnographer Edward Sheriff Curtis around 1904, presents a striking image of a Navajo man. The subject gazes directly at the camera, his expression unreadable beneath the thick folds of his blanket, which covers his head and shoulders. The blanket, a traditional Navajo garment known as a "chief's blanket," serves both as clothing and disguise, reflecting the cultural significance of the Navajo people and their deep connection to their heritage. The photograph, which is part of the extensive collection at the Library of Congress, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when the Navajo people, also known as the Dine, were still largely living in accordance with their traditional ways. The image is a testament to the rich ethnographic and anthropological value of Curtis' work, which documented the lives and customs of Native American tribes during the early 20th century. The photograph's monochromatic palette, with its stark contrasts of white and black, adds to its timeless and haunting quality, making it a powerful reminder of the enduring legacy of the Navajo people and their cultural traditions.
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