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Day dreams-Piegan, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Day dreams-Piegan, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Day dreams-Piegan, c1910. Young Piegan Indian woman, wearing beaded dress, seated on hill
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Day Dreams-Piegan, c1910
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is a captivating photograph by the renowned American anthropologist and photographer, Edward Sheriff Curtis. This evocative image features a young Piegan Indian woman, dressed in a stunning beaded dress, as she sits contemplatively on a hillside. The hill, adorned with golden grasses, provides a picturesque backdrop to the woman's introspective moment. The Piegan, also known as the Blackfeet, are a Native American tribe from the Blackfoot Confederacy, originally inhabiting the plains of Montana, United States of America. This photograph, taken in the early 20th century during the height of Curtis' ethnographic work, captures the essence of the Piegan people's rich cultural heritage. The woman's intricately beaded dress, a testament to the time-honored art of beadwork, is a symbol of her connection to her ancestral traditions. The dress, adorned with colorful beads and embroidery, is a work of art in itself, showcasing the skill and creativity of the Piegan people. Curtis, a pioneer in the fields of anthropology and ethnography, captured this moment with a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the beauty and significance of indigenous cultures. This photograph serves as an important historical record of the Piegan people and their traditional customs, offering a glimpse into a bygone era. The Library of Congress in Washington D.C. houses this precious photograph, a testament to the enduring value of Curtis' work in documenting the diverse cultural heritage of America's indigenous peoples. This image, titled "Day Dreams-Piegan," is a poignant reminder of the power of individual moments to capture the essence of a people and their history.
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