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A Tluwulahu costume-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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A Tluwulahu costume-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Tluwulahu costume-Qagyuhl, c1914. Woman wearing a fringed Chilkat blanket, a hamatsa neckring and mask representing deceased relative who had been a shaman
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1914 Alaska Alaskan Blanket British Columbia Curtis Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Curtis Fringed Haberdashery Kwakiutl Kwakwakawakw Mask Masked North America North American Indian Qagyuhl Shaman Shamanism Tlingit Torc Torque Clothing Dress Fashion Clothing Neck Ring White And Black
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This photograph, taken by renowned ethnographer Edward Sheriff Curtis in the early 1900s, showcases a Qagyuhl (Kwakiutl) woman from British Columbia, Canada, adorned in traditional Tluwulahu attire. The image, estimated to have been captured around 1914, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America. The woman wears a Chilkat blanket, a highly prized and intricately designed garment, featuring geometric patterns and intricate fringes. The blanket is not only a symbol of status and wealth but also serves as a protective covering. The most striking elements of her costume are the hamatsa neckring and mask. The neckring, made from cedar bark and human hair, represents the deceased relative who had been a shaman. The mask, also representing a deceased relative, is worn to honor and pay respect to the spirit world during ceremonial dances. The woman's attire is further enhanced by a torque or torc, a circular necklace made from shells, bone, or other materials, which signifies her high social standing. The Tluwulahu costume is a testament to the intricate and complex indigenous art and craft traditions of the Pacific Northwest Coast, which continue to inspire and captivate us today. This photograph, now housed in the Library of Congress, is a valuable historical record of the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples of North America and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating their traditions.
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