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Bear's Belly, Arikara Indian half-length portrait, facing front, wearing bearskin, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Bear's Belly, Arikara Indian half-length portrait, facing front, wearing bearskin, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Bear's Belly, Arikara Indian half-length portrait, facing front, wearing bearskin, c1908
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1908 Animal Hide Animal Skin Arikara Bearskin Curtis Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Curtis Half Length Hide Length North American Indian Plains Indian Riccarree
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This striking black and white portrait captures the powerful presence of Bear's Belly, an Arikara Indian man, in the early 20th century. Dressed in a bearskin cloak, Bear's Belly gazes directly at the camera with a strong and confident expression. The portrait, taken by renowned photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis in 1908, showcases the intricate details of the bearskin clothing, which was an essential part of the Plains Indians' traditional attire. The Arikara people, also known as the Ree or Ree-Kon-O-Kon-Ka, are a Native American tribe originally from the North Dakota and South Dakota regions of the United States. The portrait is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Arikara people and the significance of animal hides in their fashion and daily life. This portrait is a valuable historical document, preserving the image and legacy of Bear's Belly and the Arikara tribe for future generations. The portrait is part of the extensive collection of the Library of Congress, which holds a vast array of historical photographs and documents related to the United States and its people.
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