United States, Southwest, Navajo
1890
Albumen photograph on mount
9 × 6" (22.86 × 15.24 cm) including mount
Provenance: Private collection, Mesa, Arizona
This albumen photograph depicts a Navajo child standing outdoors before a log wall, wearing a dress with a small concho belt. The child is shown full length, with bracelets, earrings, soft boots, and the silver ornaments of the belt clearly visible. The mounted format and warm photographic tone are consistent with late nineteenth-century photographic presentation.
The composition gives close attention to clothing and adornment while keeping the setting simple and direct. The concho belt is a central visual feature, linking the portrait to Navajo silverwork and dress traditions. As an 1890 Navajo child portrait, the image records early Southwest Native American photographic representation with particular emphasis on jewelry and clothing. The print is in collector condition with private Mesa provenance.
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United States, Southwest, Navajo
1890
Albumen photograph on mount
9 × 6" (22.86 × 15.24 cm) including mount
Provenance: Private collection, Mesa, Arizona
This albumen photograph depicts a Navajo child standing outdoors before a log wall, wearing a dress with a small concho belt. The child is shown full length, with bracelets, earrings, soft boots, and the silver ornaments of the belt clearly visible. The mounted format and warm photographic tone are consistent with late nineteenth-century photographic presentation.
The composition gives close attention to clothing and adornment while keeping the setting simple and direct. The concho belt is a central visual feature, linking the portrait to Navajo silverwork and dress traditions. As an 1890 Navajo child portrait, the image records early Southwest Native American photographic representation with particular emphasis on jewelry and clothing. The print is in collector condition with private Mesa provenance.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
