Bidspirit auction | 10 Edward Curtis Photos of


10 Edward Curtis Photos of Native Americans - Edward Curtis (American, 1868-1952). Group of ten photographs including: Group of five photogravures, likely for the project ”The North American Indian, ” including ”The Old Home of Chief Seattle, ” ”Washington Indian Basket Work, ” ”Seattle's Totem, ” ”Gathering Mussels, ” and ”Red Thunder - A Nez Perce.” All photographed ca. 1907. One photogravure depicting totems atop poles, taken 1899. One photogravure labeled ”Sat Sa, A Young Zuni Governor” depicting a portrait of a man, taken 1903. One gelatin silver print photograph depicting a figure dressed in furs in a landscape. One photogravure labeled ”Sia War-Dancer” depicting a young man, taken 1925. One photogravure labeled ”In the Land of the Apsaroke” depicting three figures on horseback, taken 1908. Provenance: From the Estate of Christopher Cardozo. Height ranges from 8 in to 12 1/2 in; width ranges from 8 in to 10 in. Condition: There are no major tears, losses, or restorations to any of the works. Some toning, wear, and soiling as expected with age. None are framed.