Title: Signal Fire to the Mountain God Photograph By Edward S. Curtis
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Period: 20th Century
History: Art
Origin: North America > United States
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Item ID: 607
Edward Curtis, "Signal Fire to the Mountain Gods," ca. 1909 Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) "Signal Fire to the Mountain Gods." Sepia-toned goldtone photograph in its original frame. The original Curtis frame features Curtis's signature in ink on the recto, with a Curtis Studio title label on the verso. The photograph was taken around 1907 and printed circa 1920.
Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) was an American photographer and ethnologist renowned for his extensive work documenting the lives and cultures of Native American tribes in the early 20th century. Beginning his ambitious project in 1906 with the support of financier J.P. Morgan, Curtis spent over 20 years photographing and recording the customs, traditions, and everyday life of more than 80 tribes. His work, culminating in the monumental 20-volume series "The North American Indian," is considered one of the most significant ethnographic records of Native American cultures. Curtis's dedication to preserving this heritage has left an enduring legacy in both photography and anthropology.
