Large group of women and girls in Indian costume
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Large group of women and girls in Indian costume
Large group of women and girls in Native American Indian costume, posing in a garden.
circa 1910s
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Media ID 14409134
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Beads Bearskin Feathers Headdress Indians Lawn Necklace Posing Shawl Shield Shields Wild Warpaint
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph from the 1910s, a large group of women and girls proudly display their Native American Indian costumes in a lush garden setting. The women and children, adorned with intricate headdresses, feathers, beaded necklaces, and painted faces, exude a sense of wild beauty and strength. The vibrant colors of their costumes contrast sharply with the verdant greens of the grass, trees, and bearskins that serve as shields. The women and girls pose confidently, some with their arms around each other, creating a sense of unity and sisterhood. Their faces are painted with intricate designs, some resembling the bold, geometric patterns associated with Native American warpaint. The girls, some wearing simple dresses and others in full Native American regalia, gaze at the camera with expressions of excitement and curiosity. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when Native American culture was romanticized and celebrated in popular culture. It is important to remember, however, that this image is a representation, rather than an accurate portrayal of the complex and diverse Native American communities that existed and continue to exist. Despite its historical context, this photograph remains a stunning work of art, capturing the essence of a moment in time when women and girls came together to celebrate their connection to the land and their heritage. The garden setting, with its trees, flowers, and rolling hills, adds to the dreamlike quality of the image, transporting us to a place of wonder and imagination.
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