Identity area
Reference code
AU NBAC N358-328
Title
Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952, (photographer), 'I wonder if the ground has anything to say? I wonder if the ground is listening to what's said? I wonder if the ground is listening to what is said? I wonder if the ground would come alive to what is on it? Though I hear what the ground says the Great Spirit placed me here.' [poster]
Date(s)
- [between 1965 and 1980] (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
Context area
Name of creator
(1961 -)
Repository
Content and structure area
Scope and content
From a photograph entitled 'Fire carrier bringing the skull' by E.S. Curtis and originally published in his book, The North American Indian. The text is adapted from a speech by Young Chief, a Cayuse leader, who spoke in opposition to the Point Elliot Treaty in 1855.