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English: Igorrote men with spears, axes and shields next to American spectators, Lewis and Clark Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1905   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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English: Igorrote men with spears, axes and shields next to American spectators, Lewis and Clark Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1905
Description
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Stamped on verso: Portland, Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. 

Handwritten on verso: Exhibits: Natives from Igorrote Village.
Filed in: Box 1/15

The Igorrote people inhabit the mountainous country of Luzon, the largest island of the Philippines. In 1899, they served as guides for U.S. allies in the war against Philippine independence fighters. The exposition promoted the superiority of American culture by depicting the Igorrotes as savages who indulged in dog-eating and head-hunting. The Lewis and Clark Exposition was hosted by the city of Portland from June 1 to October 15, 1905. Covering over 400 acres, the fair showcased exhibits from various nations and states, and it promoted the economic potential of the Pacific Northwest region.

  • Subjects (LCTGM): Arms & armament--Igorot--Oregon--Portland; Spears; Axes; Shields
  • Subjects (LCSH): Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.)
Depicted place Portland, Oregon
Date 1905
date QS:P571,+1905-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Dimensions height: 8 in (20.3 cm); width: 10 in (25.4 cm)
dimensions QS:P2048,8U218593
dimensions QS:P2049,10U218593
institution QS:P195,Q219563
Current location
University of Washington: Special Collections
Accession number
2289
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English: Alaska, Western Canada and United States Collection
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