1 / 4
Click To Zoom
Lot 699
[NATIVE AMERICANS] DE GROFF, Edward, photog. 2 boudoir cards of a Haida shaman. Sitka, AK, ca 1890.
Sale 1345 - American Historical Ephemera and Photography Online
Lots Open
Jun 19, 2024
Lots Close
Jul 2, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Own a similar item?
Estimate
$500 - 700
Price Realized
$318
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[NATIVE AMERICANS] DE GROFF, Edward, photog. 2 boudoir cards of a Haida shaman. Sitka, AK, ca 1890.

2 boudoir photographs, each approx. 4 1/4 x 7 5/8 in., on cardstock mounts (spotting throughout, with light toning and wear to edges and corners). De Groff's imprint on verso. Each captioned on mount recto.

Titles include: "518. Witchcraft. Shaman and Witch." The shaman appears to be tying up the witch, whose face is turned away from the camera (small bit of paper loss to upper edge of image). -- "526. Witchcraft. Shaman and Sick Man (Hydah)." The shaman wears a mask and hat while crouching next to the frightened-looking sick man. 
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Auction Specialist
Search