Ben Long Ear, Crow (1905 CE)
Fragmented records suggest that a man called Ben long ear lived on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana and may have been born in the late nineteenth century.
Photography
Explore iconic moments captured in time, from pioneering daguerreotypes to evocative 20th-century snapshots, offering a window into the evolution of visual storytelling and human experience.
Yellow Bull, Nez Percé (c. 1905 CE)
Yellow Bull’s gaze meets the viewer without embellishment, creating an immediate sense of presence. The photograph invites reflection not only on the individual portrayed, but also on the wider historical and cultural world to which he belonged.
White Shield, Arikara (c. 1908 CE)
This image of White Shield not only showcases the dignified presence of its subject but also offers a window into the rich cultural heritage of the Arikara people during a time of profound change for Native American communities.
Hastobiga, Navajo Medicine Man (1904 CE)
For this portrait, Hastobiga’s ceremonial attire—feather-adorned headdress, body paint, and ritual rattles—suggests Curtis collaborated with him to highlight the sacred role of the hatałii.