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Head Dress-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Head Dress-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Head Dress-Atsina, c1908. Head-Dress, an Atsina man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front
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1908 Algonquian Algonquin American West Anthropology Atsina Curtis Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Curtis Ethnography Ethnology Gros Ventre Gros Ventres Indians Indigenous People Montana Montana United States Of America North America North American Photographic Tribal Tribe Tribesman Tribespeople
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This striking black and white portrait captures the intense gaze of an Atsina man, also known as Gros Ventres, from Montana, United States of America, in the early 1900s. The image, titled "Head Dress-Atsina," was taken by renowned American ethnographer and photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis in 1908. The Atsina people are an Algonquian-speaking tribe originally from the Great Plains region of North America. In this portrait, the man wears a traditional head dress, which is a significant part of their cultural heritage. The head dress is adorned with intricate beadwork and feathers, reflecting the richness and complexity of their tribal traditions. The man's serious expression and direct gaze add to the powerful impact of the image, which captures the essence of the Atsina people's proud and resilient spirit. This photograph is an important historical record of the Atsina tribe and their cultural practices, and is a testament to the enduring legacy of Native American history in the United States." "The Library of Congress holds this photograph in its extensive collection, which is a valuable resource for anthropologists, historians, and anyone interested in the study of human culture and history. Edward Sheriff Curtis was a pioneering figure in the field of ethnography and ethnology, and his work continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the diverse and complex cultures of the American West and beyond." "This portrait is a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of indigenous peoples, and of the role that photography can play in documenting and sharing their stories with future generations.
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