Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)
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Title:
Plate 015 Apache Nalin
Date:
1903
Size:
Portfolio, 22 x 18 inches
Medium:
Vintage Photogravure
This image is of An Apache girl about fourteen years of age. The photograph displays the girl looking directly into the camera. She is adorned with many strands of beads and a pendant on her forehead. The subject is androgynous looking, although she has very long hair. This photogravure was taken by Edward Curtis' for his project, "The North American Indian" and was the 15th image in his group of 20 Portfolios.