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Pose-a yew, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Pose-a yew, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Pose-a yew, 1905. Pose-a ye, "Dew Moving", Nambe, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left
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Pose-a Yew, 1905: A Timeless Portrait of Wisdom by Edward S. Curtis This evocative black and white portrait, titled 'Pose-a Yew,' was captured by the renowned American ethnographer and photographer, Edward Sheriff Curtis, in 1905. The image features an elderly Pueblo man from the Nambe Pueblo in New Mexico, United States, gazing down with a thoughtful expression. The man is dressed in traditional clothing, adorned with a blanket, and his hair is styled in a distinctive, intricately braided hairstyle. The title 'Pose-a Yew' is believed to mean 'Dew Moving' in the Tewa language, reflecting the man's connection to the natural world and the passage of time. This portrait is a poignant representation of the rich heritage and cultural traditions of the Native American peoples of North America. Edward S. Curtis was a pioneering figure in the fields of anthropology and ethnography, dedicated to documenting the lives and customs of indigenous communities across the continent. His work, which includes over 40,000 photographs, was groundbreaking in its time and continues to be an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Native American history and culture. This powerful image, with its hauntingly beautiful composition and the wise, introspective gaze of the subject, is a testament to the enduring legacy of Edward S. Curtis and the indelible mark he left on the study of Native American history and heritage.
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