BARKER, James H., photographer. Kuskokwim: An Alaskan Portfolio. [Bethel, AK]: James H. Barker, 1977.
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BARKER, James H., photographer. Kuskokwim: An Alaskan Portfolio. [Bethel, AK]: James H. Barker, 1977.
Folio. A portfolio of 15 black and white photographs. Original publisher's oatmeal cloth folding portfolio case.
LIMITED EDITION, number 1 of 22 and SIGNED BY BARKER to the case interior. Each image approx. 10 1/8 x 6 3/4 in. mounted on cardstock. Photographer's stamp to verso with hand-written copyright statement, title, and photographer's signature. Barker captures Native Alaskans among the rugged landscape and within intimate interiors.
Complete list of photograph titles:
Carrying River Water, 1973. -- Dinner at David Nicolai's Home, 1973. -- Entering Church Slough, 1973. -- 'Massiinaq' Repair, 1973. -- Lucky Link Visited by Nurse Elvira Turner, 1973. -- Bringing in the Driftwood, 1975. -- Consecration at Kasiglok, 1975. -- Father + Son, 1975. -- Storm at Bethel Waterfront, 1975.
Boy on Fishracks, 1976. -- Girl in Doorway, 1976. -- Leaving UmKumiut, 1976. -- Playing Lappball, 1976. -- Pulling Salt Barrel, 1976. -- Storm in Louse Town, 1976.
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