Indian Mummy

Kwakiutl man crouched, cradling an Indian Mummy

Here we present a rare image of an Indian Mummy. It was taken in 1911 by Edward S. Curtis.

The image shows Kwakiutl man(?) crouched, cradling mummy bound in fetal position.

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Image ID# 5C548099

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Indians

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Indian Ceremonies

• Kwakiutl

• Native Americans