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Cutting up a beluga-Kotzebue, c1929. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Cutting up a beluga-Kotzebue, c1929. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cutting up a beluga-Kotzebue, c1929. Three women cutting up a beluga whale
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Alaska Alaskan Aquatic Life Curtis Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Drying Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Curtis Eskimo Indians Indigenous People Kotzebue Meat North America Subsistence Whale Beluga Slicing
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This evocative photograph, titled "Cutting up a Beluga-Kotzebue," was captured by renowned American photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis around the 1920s or 1930s. The image portrays a poignant moment in the subsistence lifestyle of indigenous peoples in the Alaskan region, specifically in Kotzebue. Three women, dressed in traditional clothing, are seen working together to process a freshly harvested Beluga whale. The women, with determined expressions on their faces, are carefully slicing and cutting the massive marine mammal, while another woman dries the meat on a nearby surface. The image captures the raw and authentic essence of their connection to the land and the natural resources that sustained their community. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the indigenous peoples of North America during the 20th century. The image is also a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of these communities, who relied on the land and its resources for their survival. Edward Sheriff Curtis was a pioneering photographer who dedicated his life to documenting the lives and cultures of Native American and indigenous peoples. This photograph is a significant addition to his extensive body of work, which continues to be celebrated for its historical and cultural significance. The image is now part of the vast collection of the Library of Congress, a testament to its enduring value as a historical and artistic artifact.
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