A Member of the Yuma Tribe
This Yuma tribal member was photographed in Arizona in 1900 playing the flute. The Yuma lived in the California and Arizona area between the 16th and 18th centuries and were considered a warrior tribe. As a result, they fought with other tribes such as the Papago and the Apache for territory surrounding the Colorado River, which was considered fertile land. But the Yuma or Quechan, as they were also known, were fans of music as well and used instruments like the flute to give their people hope during rough times.