Edward S. Curtis American, 1868-1952
Primitive Style Of Hair Dressing, 1921
Vintage large format Portfolio Photogravure, Portfolio12, Plate 423, The North American Indian, on Japan Tissue
22 x 18 in.
POA
Description by Edward S. Curtis: "The arrangement imitates the squash-blossom and indicates virginity. Within the last decade it has become rare, except on ceremonial occasions."