A Snake Priest
Date1900
Label TextAround the turn of the nineteenth century, Curtis began a project of systematically documenting the major Native American tribes. It was a project that consumed him for thirty years and resulted in the 40-volume book, The North American Indian. The photographs provide important information on the customs and traditions that in many cases no longer exist today, while reminding viewers of a distressing chapter of American history.
Object number83.108
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, 200 Photographs from the Museum Collection, Dec. 8, 1983 - Feb. 5, 1984. Text by Rod Slemmons. No cat. no.Published ReferencesSeattle Art Museum: Bridging Cultures. London: Scala Publishers Ltd. for the Seattle Art Museum, 2007, p. 14.Credit LineGift of Mr. Harry Poll in honor of the museum's 50th year
Dimensions17 1/2 x 12 13/16 in. (44.5 x 32.5 cm)
MediumPhotogravure
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