Maricopa women harvesting “hasen”, the sweet, pear-sized fruit from the giant Saguaro cactus, which may be eaten fresh or dried or used to make syrup or wine. Arizona, 1907. [1280X1661]

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1. tallyrand

   Photo Edward Curtis

   OS at LoC http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/90710181/

2. nemo1080

   Is that fruit commercially available?

3. ProfAcorn

   I’m very curious about their clothing. Can anyone explain?

4. MilkMan0096

   It looks like they are really small people harvesting from like an 8 foot cactus