Saguaro fruit gatherers--Maricopa c1907.
Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952
1 photographic print. | Three women, two of them with baskets on their heads, standing by cactus plant, Arizona.
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![The image is a black and white photograph of a young Maricopa woman. She appears to be in her early twenties, with long brown hair peeking out from under the folds of a gray blanket or shawl that covers most of her head and shoulders. Her expression is serious yet contemplative, as she gazes directly at the camera with deep-set eyes framed by thick eyebrows.
The background is plain and unadorned, providing no additional context for the setting. The lighting in the photograph casts soft shadows on one side of her face, highlighting the texture of her skin and hair. There are visible spots or marks scattered across the negative, suggesting age or wear from use over time.
There's a handwritten note at the top left corner that reads "1-2," possibly indicating some form of cataloging system used by the photographer. In the bottom right corner, there is another inscription which appears to be an alphanumeric code: "x3185_07." This might refer to the image or slide number within a larger collection.
The historical context provided indicates that this photograph was taken in 1907 as part of Edward S. Curtis' extensive work on Native American peoples, particularly focusing on tribes such as the Maricopa people living near Phoenix, Arizona. The detailed record-keeping and systematic approach to documenting these cultures were characteristic of Curtis's ambitious project titled " [...]](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/115/806/389/496/176/632/small/055f949ac9ca4e8e.jpeg)
![A black and white photograph depicts an elderly Native American individual, possibly a woman given the visible features. The person has long hair that falls over their shoulders with bangs covering their forehead; it's disheveled, suggesting movement or wind affecting its position. Their facial expression is animated yet friendly, displaying what seems to be a wide grin revealing teeth and lines around their eyes indicative of frequent smiling or laughing.
The individual appears topless but draped in a cloth that covers the lower portion of their body down to at least mid-thighs; this suggests cultural attire or traditional dress. The skin shows visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles on the forehead, around the eyes, and across other parts of the face—these are more pronounced along the jawline and cheeks.
The background is plain with no discernible features—it serves to highlight the subject without distraction from external elements. There's a watermark or inscription in the bottom right corner stating 'x2186-07' alongside another that seems like metadata information, likely pertaining to cataloging within an archive system such as "Havachach--Maricopa c1907."
The image has high contrast with clear definition of facial features and textures. The overall tone is somber due to the black-and-white nature but also carries a sense of historical significance or documentary [...]](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/115/805/882/473/950/050/small/5d82229f7f021d08.jpeg)




