Hupa Mother and Child
Artist
Edward S. Curtis
(American, 1868 - 1952)
Engraver
Suffolk Engraving Company
(American, active early 20th century)
Datecopyright 1923
Mediumphotogravure on paper
Dimensions22 × 17 3/4 inches (55.9 × 45.1 cm)
Other (Plate): 17 1/2 × 13 3/8 inches (44.5 × 34 cm)
Other (Plate): 17 1/2 × 13 3/8 inches (44.5 × 34 cm)
Credit LinePurchase of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, 2013
Object number2013.2.13.16
ClassificationsPhotographs
Label TextEdward S. Curtis photographed a Hupa mother and child for The North American Indian. In this image, the mother holds the child in an open weave basket cradle. The Hupa traditionally excel at basketry. The basket cap worn by the mother is another example of the excellent woven works made by Hupa people. Today, Hupa people are part of the Hoopa Valley tribe and other tribes.
ProvenanceAcquired by subscription directly from the artist by the National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C. [1]; purchased December 6, 2012 through (Christies, New York, New York [2]) by Arader Galleries, New York, New York; purchased June 10, 2013 through (Arader Galleries, New York, New York) by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art
| 1. This set was stored in the National Geographic Society’s archive housed in the Society’s Washington, D.C. headquarters.
| 2. "The National Geographic Collection: The Art of Exploration," December 6, 2012, Christie’s, New York, Rockefeller Plaza, sale 2603, lot 65
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