Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)

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The war-party sent scouts in advance, who kept a constant lookout for the enemy. From time to time they returned to the main party to report, and when they were sighted the warriors formed in line and chanted a song of welcome.

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Title:

Plate 181 Awaiting the Scout's Return - Atsina

Date:

1908

Size:

Portfolio, 18 x 22 inches

Medium:

Vintage Photogravure

In this photograph by Edward S. Curtis a line of Atsina warriors waits for the scouts return. They have sent scouts out to keep a lookout for the enemy, this process is constant. When the scouts return with news the warriors line up and sing a song of welcome. Edward S. Curtis took this photogravure in 1908 and printed it on Deluxe Japanese Tissue. The image is now for sale in our Aspen art gallery.

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