Indian Making Fire

Indian Making Fire with Sticks

Here we present a rare image of an Indian Making a Fire with Sticks. It was taken in 1914 by Edward S. Curtis.

The image shows Koskimo man, full-length portrait, seated on ground, facing down, using a fire drill.

We have created this collection of images primarily to serve as an easy to access educational tool. Contact curator@old-picture.com.

Image ID# C1666EE3
Ref: loc/Edward Curtis Collection

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Indians

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Native Americans

• People Working

• Portraits