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Eagle Child-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Eagle Child-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Eagle Child-Atsina, c1908. Eagle Child, Atsina man, half-length portrait, facing front
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This photograph, titled "Eagle Child-Atsina," captured by the renowned ethnographer Edward Sheriff Curtis in 1908, showcases the striking portrait of an Atsina man named Eagle Child. The man, dressed in traditional garments, gazes directly at the camera with an air of quiet dignity and pride. The Atsina, also known as the Gros Ventres, are an Algonquian-speaking Native American tribe originally from the Great Plains region of North America, with a significant population in Montana, United States of America. This image offers a glimpse into their rich cultural heritage and the traditional clothing that was once an integral part of their daily lives. Eagle Child's attire includes a long, fringed dress adorned with intricate beadwork, as well as a braided headband and a magnificent feather headdress. The headdress, made of eagle feathers, is a symbol of power and prestige, representing the connection between the Atsina people and the natural world. Edward Sheriff Curtis, a pioneering figure in anthropology and ethnology, dedicated his career to documenting the lives and cultures of indigenous peoples in North America. His work, including this photograph, has become an invaluable resource for understanding the history and heritage of Native American communities. The Library of Congress in Washington D.C. houses this historic image, which continues to captivate audiences with its striking composition, intricate details, and the story it tells of a man and a culture that once thrived on the Great Plains.
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