Portfolio XVII, Plate 612: Waíhusiwa, A Zuñi Kyáqimâssi

1903

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Portfolio XVII, Plate 612: Waíhusiwa, A Zuñi Kyáqimâssi is a 1903 by Edward S. Curtis, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Edward S. Curtis
When & what style?: 1903
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of an older person wrapped in a thick cloth. Their head is covered with a striped turban, and their face shows deep lines. The lighting is soft, mostly on one side, leaving the other side in shadow. The name at the bottom reads *Waíhusiwa*, which was a title for a Zuñi leader. This photo was made in 1903 by someone documenting people’s lives. Next, check out Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868–1952) to see how he worked.