Shows as He Goes
Shows, also known as He Goes (yep, that was his whole name), was a renowned chief who fought in a number of ongoing fights against the encroaching US government. By the time photographer, historian, and ethnologist Edward S. Curtis captured this image, Shows, as He Goes, had long since departed from the battlefield. The infamous “Indian Wars” were over, a fresh battle for land independence was fought in court, and legal counsel was established. Shows as He Goes was most likely a member of the Crow tribe, which dominated the northern United States around Montana, North and South Dakota.
Shows As He Goes
Wishram Salmon
The Wishram people, a tribe living near the Columbia River, have a rich cultural legacy and are noted for their complex basketry, fishing expertise, and strong respect for nature. The Wishram man spearing salmon in this image exemplifies their closest environmental alliance: the river. The river provided the majority of the Wishram food, including sturgeon, eel, and salmon. The Wishram, located in the heart of critical regional trade lines, functioned as an important commercial strategist for the area. Their trading economy consisted primarily of canoes, fish, blankets, and even enslaved people taken from neighboring tribes. Modern dam development has had a significant influence on the Wishram people’s ancient grounds, destroying their independence.
Wishram Salmon
