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Horse Capture-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Horse Capture-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Horse Capture-Atsina, c1908. Horse Capture, half-length portrait, facing right, hair in braids with feathers in back, wearing a beaded necklace with two talons and a buckskin shirt; the barrel of rifle on left
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This photograph, titled "Horse Capture-Atsina" and created by Edward Sheriff Curtis in 1908, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Atsina, also known as the Gros Ventres, an Algonquian-speaking Native American tribe from the Great Plains of North America. The photograph features a half-length portrait of a young Atsina man, dressed in traditional attire, with his hair braided and adorned with feathers. He wears a beaded necklace with two talons and a buckskin shirt, adding to the intricate decorative elements of his outfit. The man holds a rifle in his left hand, with the barrel visible in the image, emphasizing the juxtaposition between the traditional and the modern. The Atsina people were known for their skill in horse capture, making this title an apt description of the image. Edward Sheriff Curtis, an American anthropologist, photographer, and ethnologist, captured this moment in time as part of his extensive documentation of Native American cultures. The photograph is a testament to the vibrant and intricate nature of the Atsina people's clothing, which often incorporated elements of beadwork, embroidery, and feathers. The image serves as a valuable historical record, providing insight into the rich cultural heritage of the Atsina people and the American West during the early 20th century.
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