NATIVE

 TO THIS LAND

A living archive of America’s first people.

Another of MISTER LYNCH’s STREET STUDIOS™—this time on the sacred grounds of Native American Pow Wows. NATIVE TO THIS LAND is a portrait series over 25 years in the making, celebrating Indigenous identity, regalia, and tradition. The latest chapter marks a historic return: the Lenape people—the original settlers of Manhatta (now Manhattan)—held their first Pow Wow on the island in over 300 years. Lynch was granted exclusive access to set up his studio in the hallowed halls of the Park Avenue Armory to document this powerful moment.

  • IN THE ARCHIVE: 40+ portraits

    MEDIA: 120mm Black & White film  / Medium Format Digital 

    EDITIONED BY SIZE: 14x14 , 24x24, 42x42, 60x60 (shown)

    EXPLORE AVAILABLE ARTWORKS

Person dressed in Native American-inspired costume with a feathered headdress, face painted red, wearing colorful jewelry, and holding feathers against a black background.
Black and white photograph of a young Native American woman wearing traditional clothing, holding a feathered object, against a dark background.
Woman in traditional indigenous attire with a decorated hat, colorful embroidered dress, jewelry, and a red sash that says 'Hantufoke Lenti: Lenuape Pina,' standing against a black background.
A person wearing a traditional Native American headdress and colorful beaded attire.
A young girl in a Native American headdress with feathers, traditional clothing, and face paint, standing in profile against a black background.
Child dressed in traditional Native American powwow costume with vibrant feathers, beadwork, and fringes, standing against a black background.