Wishham Female Profile 1910

In this powerful sepia-toned photogravure, Edward S. Curtis captures a dignified elder of the Wishham (Tlakluit) people in profile. Her weathered face and tightly braided hair speak to a lifetime of experience and cultural continuity. Draped in a boldly patterned trade blanket and adorned with a simple nose ornament and strands of trade beads, she embodies both personal resilience and cultural pride.