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Prayer to the Great Mystery, (Slow Bull), c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Prayer to the Great Mystery, (Slow Bull), c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Prayer to the Great Mystery, (Slow Bull), c1907. Slow Bull, squatting, wearing breechcloth, holding pipe with mouthpiece pointing skyward, buffalo skull at his feet
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This photograph, titled "Prayer to the Great Mystery (Slow Bull)" by Edward Sheriff Curtis, captures a profound moment of spiritual connection and reverence. Taken in the early 1900s, the image features a Lakota or Oglala Sioux man named Slow Bull, who is deeply engrossed in prayer. Dressed in traditional attire, Slow Bull wears a breechcloth and sits with his legs crossed, his back against a rugged cliffside. A buffalo skull lies at his feet, symbolizing the connection between the Plains Indians and the land, as well as their respect for the animals that once roamed freely. Slow Bull holds a calumet, a traditional pipe used for both peace offerings and prayer, with the mouthpiece pointed towards the heavens. His posture and profile convey a sense of deep concentration and introspection, as if he is in communion with the Great Mystery of the universe. The image is a poignant reminder of the rich cultural heritage and beliefs of the Native American people, and the deep connection they have to the land and the natural world. Edward Sheriff Curtis, an ethnographer and photographer, captured this image during his extensive documentation of Native American cultures and traditions. The photograph is now part of the vast collection at the Library of Congress, and serves as an important record of the indigenous peoples of North America and their way of life.
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