1909 Rotogravure Flute Gods Ka-Yemo Warrior American Indian Portrait FOG1 XGMB9 Presented by Carl Laemmle

Presented by Carl Laemmle

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This is an original 1931 color cover for the April 18th issue of the Literary Digest

1909 Rotogravure Flute Gods Ka-Yemo Warrior American Indian Portrait FOG1 XGMB9 Presented by Carl LaemmleThis is an original 1909 sepia rotogravure from the The Flute of the Gods, a narrative about the early meetings between the southwest American Indians and the Spanish colonists. Ka Yemo stands on the steps of his dwelling, looking battle ready with his spear and shield. Edward S. Curtis (1868 1952) was a well known photographer and documentarian of the Native American peoples, including their tribal lore, customs, and history. After a messy divorce