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Object Number 45-30-20/76381.1.6
Display Title Maria Ana, a Seri Indian child
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Seri / Mexico / E.F.C. 1940, Maria Ana, "Seri," Tiburon Mexico / "Maria Ana" - Seri. Mother painted her face; whitened it first with coat of gypsum; lower marks on face much like Navajo signs for rain. The first child that ever posed for me who showed no signs of embarassment. Waist masterpiece of patches. Kino Bay, Mexico, 1940.
Keywords
  • Proper Name
  • People
Subject
  • Portrait
Department Photographic
Date 1940
Culture
  • Seri
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Mexico
Dimensions Overall: 27.9401 × 17.4625 cm (11 × 6 7/8 in.)

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