Karesuando and Jokkmokk Sami looking for their reindeer. Photogravure, 1925

Photograph

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The Askmo Collection

Name/Title

Karesuando and Jokkmokk Sami looking for their reindeer. Photogravure, 1925

Entry/Object ID

SCP0002

Description

After a winter of free grazing, the reindeer herd travels through crossings known by the Sámi, who are here waiting to intercept them. This wait could be hours, days, or weeks but the Sámi were blessed with the patience to do this in good spirits.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Albumen Print

Subject Place

State/Province

Swedish Lapland

Continent

Europe

* Untyped Subject Place

Arctic North

Category

Sámi collection
Askmo Ski Collection

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Home office Taos

Date

January 25, 2025

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

January 13, 2025

Updated By

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Update Date

August 27, 2026