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David Frances Barry photo - Two young chiefs
Two young chiefs wearing American traditional dress, including beaded moccasin, beaded leather belts, hairpipe buffalo-bone breastplate and choker. The chief on the left is holding an axe. The chief on the right is holding a U.S. Cavalry sword.. Photograph by David Frances Barry. Date: 1880
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Barry Beaded Belts Bone Breastplate Buffalo Cavalry Chief Chiefs Choker Frances Including Leather Photograph Moccasin
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of cultural richness to your greetings with our Media Storehouse range of cards featuring the evocative image of 'Two Young Chiefs' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating photograph showcases the traditional attire of Native American youth, adorned with intricate beadwork, buffalo-bone accessories, and holding an axe. Express your deepest sentiments in a unique and thoughtful way with this beautifully designed card, perfect for any special occasion.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph, captured by David Frances Barry in 1880, presents a striking image of two young Native American chiefs in traditional attire. The chiefs, who are unidentified, are dressed in intricately beaded moccasins, leather belts, hairpipe buffalo-bone breastplates, and chokers. The chief on the left holds an axe, a tool essential for survival and warfare in the American wilderness. In contrast, the chief on the right wields a U.S. Cavalry sword, symbolizing the encroachment of European influence and the shifting power dynamics between Native Americans and the United States government. The juxtaposition of traditional garb and modern weaponry underscores the complex intersection of Native American culture and the forces of colonialism. The photograph, taken during a time when Native American lands were being seized and their people were being forced onto reservations, offers a poignant reminder of the resilience and adaptability of indigenous communities in the face of adversity. David Frances Barry (1845-1924) was an American photographer who documented the American West during the late 19th century. His work captures the spirit of a time when the frontier was being settled and the old ways were giving way to new realities. This photograph, with its powerful imagery and historical significance, is a testament to Barry's skill as a photographer and his ability to capture the essence of a bygone era.
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