Masked Dancers

Masked Indian Dancers

Here for your enjoyment is an absorbing photograph of Masked Dancers. It was created in 1914 by Edward S. Curtis.

The photo illustrates the winter ceremony, Kwakiutl dancers wearing masks and costumes, crouch in foreground with others behind them. The chief on the far left holds a speaker's staff. Three totem poles in background.

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Image ID# 47FF0D93
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

• Indian Clothing and Dress

• Kwakiutl

• Native Americans

• Totem Poles