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Edward S. Curtis American, 1868-1952
Depositing A Prayer-Stick, 1921
Vintage large format Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio 12, Plate #433, The North American Indian, on Japan Tissue
18 x 22 in.
POA
Description by Edward S. Curtis: "Round, painted sticks with feathers attached by cotton cords are deposited in various places, particularly in springs and at shrines, in supplication to the spirits associated with the locality."