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Nez Percé sweat-lodge, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Nez Percé sweat-lodge, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nez Perce sweat-lodge, c1910. Landscape, lashed pole framed with blanket, large smooth stones in dry river bed, house, fence and hills in background
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1910 Blanket Book Illustration Curtis Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Curtis Flathead Nez Perce Nezperce North American Indian River Bed Stones Sweat Lodge White And Black
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This evocative photograph, titled "Nez Percé Sweat-lodge, c1910," captures a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Nez Percé people of North America. Taken by renowned ethnographer and photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis, the image presents a traditional Nez Percé sweat-lodge nestled in a scenic landscape. The structure, constructed from a lashed pole frame covered with blankets, stands proudly in a dry river bed, surrounded by large, smooth stones. In the background, hills and a house with a fence can be seen, adding to the sense of place and time. The Nez Percé, also known as the Flathead or the Pierced Nose People, are an indigenous American tribe originally from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Sweat lodges were an integral part of their spiritual and healing practices, used for purification and to seek the blessings of the Great Spirit. The Nez Percé people have a long and complex history, marked by periods of cooperation and conflict with European settlers and the US government. Edward Sheriff Curtis, a pioneering figure in documenting Native American cultures, captured this image during the early 20th century. His extensive work, which includes both photographs and written records, has become an invaluable resource for understanding the lives and traditions of indigenous peoples in America. This photograph, in particular, offers a poignant reminder of the resilience and adaptability of the Nez Percé people and their deep connection to the land and their cultural heritage.
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