Northwest Coast Woman (Kwakiutl), ca. 1914

Updated August 7, 2026

Edward S. Curtis – Northwest Coast Woman (Kwakiutl), ca. 1914Original photogravure from The North American Indian, Volume 10.A powerful seated portrait of a Kwakiutl woman wearing a large woven hat with circular ornament, a heavy woven blanket, and a nose ring. She sits on a carved wooden chest whose front shows two bold totemic faces. Soft light and careful composition highlight both the individual and the rich material culture of the Northwest Coast. Image size approx. 11¼ × 15¼ inches.An excellent example of Curtis’s Northwest Coast portraiture, combining strong characterization with clear display of traditional clothing and carving. Desirable for collectors of Kwakiutl subjects and ethnographic photography.

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