A Native Alaskan With Her Child, 1906
As what the title’s saying, the photo is showcasing a Native Alaskan woman who’s posing with her lovely child. Native Americans who came from Alaska are one of the largest groups of Native Americans in the whole country. Even before, they were already divided into several groups and until now, they still are. Despite the diversity that was evident because of the classifications, Native Alaskans had one same thing in their minds and that was to protect themselves especially their children at all costs. That principle is what the photo is saying – the woman looking very protective of her child.
A Native Alaskan With Her Child, 1906
High Hawk, 1907
This photo showcases HIgh Hawk. In case you are wondering, High Hawk was a part of the Brulé tribe which is currently one of the seven branches of the Teton Lakota American Indian people. It is revealed by studies that the name of the tribe, Brulé, may have derived from an incident where they were fleeing through a grass fire on the plains – because Brulé literally means “burnt”. This photo was originally taken by Edward S. Curtis in 1907. Curtis was a photographer well-known for working on photos related to Native Americans and their culture.
High Hawk, 1907
