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Okuwa-Tsire ("Cloud Bird"), San Ildefonso, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis. Okuwa-Tsire ("Cloud Bird"), San Ildefonso, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Okuwa-Tsire ("Cloud Bird"), San Ildefonso, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis. Okuwa-Tsire ("Cloud Bird"), San Ildefonso, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Okuwa-Tsire ("Cloud Bird"), San Ildefonso, c1905. Portrait of a Tewa boy, head-and-shoulders, facing front
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Okuwa-Tsire, or Cloud Bird, is a captivating portrait of a Tewa boy from the San Ildefonso Pueblo in New Mexico, taken by renowned American photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis around 1905. The image showcases the young boy, dressed in traditional clothing, with a headband adorned with feathers and beads, gazing off into the distance with a hint of a smile playing on his lips. The title "Cloud Bird" suggests a connection to the natural world and the mythology of the Pueblo people. Edward Sheriff Curtis was a pioneering ethnographer and photographer, dedicated to documenting the cultures and traditions of Native American tribes across the United States and Canada. His work, which includes this portrait of Okuwa-Tsire, is considered a significant contribution to the fields of anthropology and ethnology. The image is a testament to the rich heritage and traditions of the Tewa people, who have inhabited the Santa Fe County area of New Mexico since the 14th century. The boy's clothing, with its intricate patterns and colors, reflects the unique artistic expression of the Pueblo culture. The portrait also captures a sense of happiness and contentment, offering a glimpse into the childhood experiences of a Native American boy living in the early 1900s. This photograph is a valuable historical document, preserving the image and legacy of the Tewa people and their way of life. It is a reminder of the importance of cultural preservation and the role that photography can play in recording and celebrating the diversity of human experiences.
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