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Dance, c.1877-79 (ledger drawing)
3673021 Dance, c.1877-79 (ledger drawing) by Native American, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Black Horse ledger, ca. 1877-1879
Pages 180-181. Page 180: Five men with feather bundles, scalp locks, and red breech clouts follow man on horse. Man on horse wears long-train war bonnet, yellow browband, horned headband, necklance, and beaded pants. He holds one arm outstretched while the other holds his sword. His horse has scalp tied to bridle and tail decorated. Page 181: Man with long-train war bonnet leads line of four men with arms linked. Behind them, a man on a horse wears long-train war bonnet, yellow browband, and balances sword decorated with otter skin. His horse has scalp tied to bridle, tail wrapped, and ears clipped. Behind, a man with armbands, war bonnet, and otter skins carries a bundle of feathers. Drawn in different combinations of crayon pencil, crayon, and graphite pencil.); © Newberry Library
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This print titled "Dance, c. 1877-79 (ledger drawing)" takes us back to the 19th century and offers a glimpse into Native American culture. The image, housed at the Newberry Library in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is part of the Black Horse ledger dating from around 1877-1879. Page 180 showcases a powerful scene where five men adorned with feather bundles, scalp locks, and red breech clouts follow a man on horseback. The rider stands out with his long-train war bonnet, yellow browband, horned headband, necklance, and beaded pants. With one arm outstretched while holding a sword in the other hand, he exudes strength and authority. Notably, his horse is decorated with a scalp tied to its bridle and tail. On page 181 of this mesmerizing ledger drawing print lies another intriguing depiction. A man wearing a long-train war bonnet leads four others who are linked by their arms. Behind them rides another man on horseback donning similar regalia as before but balancing an otter skin-decorated sword. This horse also bears scalps tied to its bridle and has its tail wrapped while its ears are clipped. The artist skillfully employed different combinations of crayon pencil, crayon, and graphite pencil to create these striking illustrations that offer insight into ceremonial dances and traditional attire within Native American communities during this era. This remarkable print allows us to appreciate the rich cultural heritage captured within these pages of history preserved at the Newberry Library.
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