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Antique Framed Print : Kutenai female type, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Kutenai female type, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Kutenai female type, c1910. Kootenai woman, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front
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Media ID 35139663
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1910 Braid Braids Curtis Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Curtis North American Indian Plait Plaits Kootenai Kutenai
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.2cm x 24.4cm (7.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This black and white portrait, titled "Kutenai female type" by Edward Sheriff Curtis, dates back to the early 1900s, specifically around 1910. The image captures a Kutenai woman in a head-and-shoulders pose, facing forward, with an expression that exudes both strength and serenity. The woman's long, dark hair is intricately braided, adorned with beads and other decorative elements, creating a stunning contrast against her simple, yet elegant clothing. The Kutenai people are an indigenous group originally from the Columbia River Basin in the northwestern United States and western Canada. This portrait is a testament to their rich cultural heritage, which was documented extensively by Curtis during his extensive work on recording Native American traditions and folklore. Curtis, an American photographer and ethnographer, captured this image as part of his larger project to document the lives and traditions of North American Indians before they were lost to the encroaching modern world. The portrait is now housed in the Library of Congress, a national treasure that preserves the history and culture of the United States. The image is a poignant reminder of the beauty and diversity of Native American cultures, and the importance of preserving their heritage for future generations. The woman's timeless gaze invites us to reflect on the past, and to appreciate the resilience and strength of the indigenous peoples who have shaped the history of the Americas.
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