“Digging Skunk-cabbage Roots,” 1912
Updated August 7, 2026
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| Lot number | 3043 |
| Auction | Coin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29 |
| Date | August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Featherznest |
| Location | Grapevine, Arkansas |
Edward S. Curtis – “Digging Skunk-cabbage Roots,” 1912Original photogravure from The North American Indian, Volume 9.A focused study of traditional labor: a Coast Salish woman kneels with a digging stick, wearing woven basketry clothing and a large woven hat/burden basket. Soft light emphasizes the texture of the weaving and the quiet intensity of the work. Image size approx. 11¼ × 15¼ inches.
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