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Maricopa women gathering fruit from Saguaro cacti, 1907, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Maricopa women gathering fruit from Saguaro cacti, 1907, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Maricopa women gathering fruit from Saguaro cacti, 1907, c1907. Three Maricopa women with baskets on their heads, standing by Saguaro cacti
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1907 Arizona Arizona United States Of America Basket Baskets Cacti Cactus Carnegiea Gigantea Carrying On Head Curtis Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Desert Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Curtis Fruit Picker Fruit Pickers Fruit Picking Gatherer Gathering Maricopa North American Indian Saguaro
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Maricopa Women Gathering Fruit from Saguaro Cacti, 1907: A Timeless Moment in American Indian Heritage This evocative photograph captures a moment in time as three Maricopa women, dressed in traditional clothing, carefully gather fruit from the towering Saguaro cacti in the Arizona desert. The image, taken by renowned photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis in 1907, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples of North America. The women, each carrying a basket balanced gracefully on their heads, are deeply focused on their task. The Saguaro cacti, with their distinctive arms reaching towards the sky, provide a striking backdrop to the scene. The arid desert landscape, dotted with these giants, adds to the sense of isolation and timelessness. Edward Sheriff Curtis, a pioneering ethnographer and photographer, dedicated his life to documenting the lives of Native American tribes across the United States. His work, which includes over 40,000 photographs, films, and manuscripts, is a testament to the diversity and resilience of indigenous cultures. This photograph, now housed in the Library of Congress, is a poignant reminder of the connection between the Maricopa people and the natural world. It invites us to reflect on the importance of preserving and celebrating the heritage and traditions of indigenous communities, both past and present.
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