A woman on a sandy beach, identified as an Eskimo, is kneeling in front of a pile of fish, which are spread out on a blanket. In her hand is a stick onto which she is stringing the fish. In the foreground is a round metal pot with handle that contains fish. Two pots, one square and the other round, are situated next to the fish-filled metal pot. The woman wears a light-colored garment that is lined with fur around the neck and sleeve openings. In the background a wooden canoe is proppped up on its side with a stick and and is covered with a tarp. A bundle of rope is hanging from the inside of the canoe.
Black and white image. A Native American woman identified as the wife of Perry Kagoona, is shown standing on a dirt path with infant and toddler. The infant is wearing a crocheted bonnet and riding on the woman's back in a fur-lined carrier. The toddler, wearing a stocking cap, white neckkerchief, fur-lined jacket, and laced boots, is standing in front of the woman. The woman is wearing a duo-toned stocking hat, striped scarf, and white checkered dress with black belt and metal buckle. Building structures and landscape are out of focus in the background., Mary Kagoona (ca. 1907-1961), wife of Perry Kagoona. The children pictured are likely Eleanor and Vernon Kagoona. Source: The Nome Nugget, May 24, 1961.
