Eskimos Drying Whale Meat

Eskimo with Whale Meat

Here for your browsing pleasure is an extraordinary photo of Drying Whale Meat. It was made in 1929 by Edward S. Curtis.

The photo documents Eskimo with whale meat on poles, Hooper Bay, Alaska.

We have compiled this collection of photos mainly to serve as a vital educational resource. Contact curator@old-picture.com.

Image ID# E7CAA364
Ref: loc/Edward Curtis Collection

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Indians

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Eskimos

• Fishing and Boating

• Native Americans

• People Working