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White deerskin dance costume-Hupa, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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White deerskin dance costume-Hupa, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
White deerskin dance costume-Hupa, c1923. Hupa Indian, half-length, standing, facing left, in ceremonial costume
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This photograph, taken by the renowned ethnographer Edward Sheriff Curtis in the early 1920s, showcases a Hupa Indian man from California, dressed in his traditional white deerskin dance costume. The man, who is half-length and facing left, proudly wears intricately designed clothing that reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Hupa people. His costume includes a white deerskin dress adorned with elaborate beadwork, a headpiece made of white deerskin and feathers, and intricate face paint. The man's intense gaze and strong posture convey the deep spiritual significance of the dance and the deep connection of the Hupa people to their land. This photograph, taken during the 20th century, is a testament to the vibrant and diverse indigenous cultures that once thrived in North America. The image is part of the extensive collection of the Library of Congress and is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of anthropology, ethnography, and American history.
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