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Swallow Bird, Crow Indian, Montana, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, painted... c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Swallow Bird, Crow Indian, Montana, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, painted... c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Swallow Bird, Crow Indian, Montana, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, painted pompadour, Apsaroke headdress, flannel shirt, beads on chest, studded pipe held in front of right arm, c1908
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This portrait captures the strong and proud presence of Swallow Bird, a Crow Indian man from Montana, in the early 20th century. Painted by renowned ethnographer and photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis around 1908, the image showcases Swallow Bird facing the camera with a confident and steady gaze. His hair is styled in a pompadour, adorned with intricate beadwork and feathers, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Apsaroke or Crow people. Swallow Bird wears a traditional Apsaroke headdress, a symbol of his tribal identity, and a flannel shirt adorned with beads on the chest. He holds a studded pipe in front of his right arm, adding to the authenticity of the scene. The photograph, taken during a time when the American West was rapidly changing, offers a glimpse into the past and the unique fashion and traditions of the indigenous peoples of North America. This powerful and evocative image, with its timeless quality and historical significance, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Crow people and the important work of Edward Sheriff Curtis in documenting it.
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