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Greetings Card : Fast Elk (Hexaka Luzahan), c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Fast Elk (Hexaka Luzahan), c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Fast Elk (Hexaka Luzahan), c1907. American Indian man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Experience the rich cultural heritage of the American West with our exquisite selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This card features a captivating portrait of Fast Elk, also known as Hexaka Luzahan, taken by renowned photographer Edward S. Curtis in 1907. The black-and-white image showcases Fast Elk's strong, proud gaze, offering a glimpse into the past and the remarkable history of the Native American people. Share a piece of history and express your sentiments with this beautiful and thoughtful card.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This striking head-and-shoulders portrait captures the wise and introspective gaze of Fast Elk, also known as Hexaka Luzahan, an American Indian man from the late 19th or early 20th century. The photograph, taken by renowned ethnographer Edward Sheriff Curtis around 1907, showcases Fast Elk looking down with a thoughtful expression, his traditional attire adorned with intricate feather headdresses and clothing typical of his tribe. Fast Elk's age is not definitively known, but the creases on his face and the graying of his hair suggest that he was an elderly man at the time of the photograph. The portrait is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of North America's First Nations people and the importance of preserving their traditions and stories for future generations. The image is a poignant reminder of the anthropological and ethnographic significance of Curtis' work, which documented the lives and customs of Native American tribes during a time when their ways of life were rapidly changing. The black-and-white photograph, with its timeless quality, invites viewers to reflect on the human experience and the diversity of cultures that have shaped our world. Fast Elk's portrait is a powerful representation of the enduring legacy of Native American history and the importance of preserving the stories and traditions of indigenous peoples. The Library of Congress, which houses this photograph, is a vital repository of cultural heritage and a testament to the importance of documenting and celebrating the diversity of human experience.
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