Sunday, August 15, 2010

Edward Curtis, Hidden faces

the grizzly bear, 1914
the cowichan mask, 1912
Dog costume, 1914



mythical birds, 1914
Edward Curtis documented the hidden spiritual life of Native North Americans. The book Hidden Faces, 1996 collects some of the magical and strange ritual costumes used in dance, ceremonies,and rites.

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