Hleastunuh - Skokomish
Date1912
Maker
Edward S. Curtis
American, 1868-1952
Label TextThe portrait of Hleastunuh is a study of an individual and not a Native "type." Curtis' close-up images are often accompanied by a phonetic writing of their Native names. Compare this portrait-as study of an individual-with his portrayals of people in settings where the subjects are used to describe a cultural context.
Object number86.155
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "S'abadeb - The Gifts: Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists" October 23, 2008 - January 11, 2009
Credit LineGift of John H. Hauberg
Dimensions15 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. (39.3 x 26 cm)
MediumPhotogravure on vellum (paper)
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