Hamatsa Dancer

Hamatsa Dancer

You are viewing an important image of Hamatsa Emerging From Woods. It was taken in 1914 by Edward S. Curtis.

The picture shows Hamatsa shaman, three-quarter length portrait, seated on ground in front of tree, facing front, possessed by supernatural power after having spent several days in the woods as part of an initiation ritual.

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Image ID# 61727C70

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Indians

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Indian Ceremonies

• Kwakiutl

• Native Americans

• Portraits