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Weasel Tail-Piegan, c1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Weasel Tail-Piegan, c1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Weasel Tail-Piegan, c1900. Weasel Tail, half-length portrait, facing front, holding tomahawk
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Weasel Tail-Piegan, c1900: A Portrait of Resilience and Tradition This half-length portrait, titled 'Weasel Tail-Piegan,' was captured by the renowned ethnographer Edward Sheriff Curtis around the turn of the twentieth century. The image features Weasel Tail, a member of the Blackfeet Nation, or Blackfoot Confederacy, located in the northwestern United States, primarily in Montana. Weasel Tail is depicted facing the camera, his gaze steady and direct, exuding a sense of quiet strength. He wears traditional Blackfoot clothing, including a colorful dress adorned with intricate beadwork, a feather headdress, and a tomahawk in his left hand. The vibrant colors and intricate patterns of his attire showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Blackfoot people. The Blackfoot Confederacy, also known as the Blackfeet Nation, is an Algonquian-speaking Native American tribe that once inhabited a vast territory in the western Great Plains. Their history is deeply rooted in hunting, warfare, and the horse culture that emerged after European contact. Edward Sheriff Curtis, a pioneering figure in American anthropology, dedicated his life to documenting the lives and cultures of indigenous peoples across the United States. His work, including this portrait of Weasel Tail, is an invaluable record of the rich and diverse heritage of Native American communities. This image, held in the collections of the Library of Congress, is a poignant reminder of the resilience and enduring traditions of the Blackfoot people and the importance of preserving the history and cultural heritage of indigenous communities.
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