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Luzi - Papago

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Call NumberX-34055CreatorCurtis, Edward S., 1868-1952SummaryPortrait of Luzi, a Native American (Tohono O'Odham, Papago) woman; she wears a blanket and carries a basket on her head.Physical Description1 photomechanical print : photogravure, brown ink ; 45 x 30 cm (18 x 12 in.) on sheet 57 x 45 cm (22 1/2 x 18 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectIndians of North AmericaTohono O'Odham IndiansBasketsLifting and carryingWomenLuzi, Tohono O'Odham IndianGeographic AreaNew Southwest; Arizona; Tuscon (Ariz.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage file: ZZR710034055Type of MaterialPhotogravuresPortrait photographsDigital Version Created FromNorth American Indian : v. 2, plate no. 53.Original Material Found in CollectionThe North American Indian, v. 2. The Pima, the Papago, the Qahatika, the Mohave, the Yuma, the Maricopa, the Walapai, the Havasu.NotesDescription by Edward S. Curtis: "The Papago women always carry their burdens on, or supported from, their heads. When the burden - be it a basket, pottery, or a box - has a flat or a rounded bottom, the ring of the woven yucca is placed on the head in order to give the load a firm position for carrying, and to relieve the bearer of pressure."; Formerly F28907. Original photogravure produced in Boston by John Andrew & Son, c1907. Title reproduced in photogravure. Photogravure print on Van Gelder Holland paper. R7100340558PublisherE.S. CurtisLanguageeng

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