Hami

Koskimo Indian Costume

Here for your browsing pleasure is a grand photo of Hami. It was made in 1914 by Edward S. Curtis.

The illustration documents Koskimo person wearing full-body fur garment, oversized gloves and mask of Hami ("dangerous thing") during the numhlim ceremony.

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Image ID# E7B0EA2D
Ref: loc/Edward Curtis Collection

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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