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Indigenous people in traditional dress at a rocky spring; a woman sits with a clay water jug while children gather nearby, and others stand in the background.
Sepia-toned photo of Indigenous women and children at a rocky spring, dipping pots into the water while two figures in cloaks stand nearby.
Back view of a framed whiteboard or panel; a thin metal hanging wire runs across the top with a tag reading '1972' attached on the left.
Indigenous people in traditional dress at a rocky spring; a woman sits with a clay water jug while children gather nearby, and others stand in the background.
Sepia-toned photo of Indigenous women and children at a rocky spring, dipping pots into the water while two figures in cloaks stand nearby.
Back view of a framed whiteboard or panel; a thin metal hanging wire runs across the top with a tag reading '1972' attached on the left.

Edward S. Curtis

1868-1952

Loitering at the Spring

MEDIUM: Photogravure

DIMENSIONS: 13 1/4 x 16 1/2 inches

ESTIMATE: $1,500.00 - $2,500.00

Top left: Plate 400; Bottom middle: From copyright photograph 1921 by E. S. Curtis; Bottom right: Photogravure Leffolk Eng. Co. Boston

Additional Information

Provenance:
The Collection of Joely Fisher (actress)
Sold by descent in the family
Private collection, California
Statement according to the consignor:
This piece was originally acquired by actress Joely Fisher for her private collection. It held deep sentimental value for the Fisher family, having been specifically chosen by Joely because the striking imagery evoked the memory of her sister, Carrie Fisher, and her legendary, regal portrayal of Princess Leia in Star Wars.

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