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Iron Breast-Piegan, c1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Iron Breast-Piegan, c1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Iron Breast-Piegan, c1900. Iron Breast, full-length portrait of a Piegan man, standing, wearing war bonnet, holding tomahawk and animal pelt draped over his arm
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1900 Algonquian Algonquin American Indians American West Anthropology Blackfeet Blackfoot Blackfoot Confederacy Curtis Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Draped Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Curtis Ethnography Ethnology Hanging Horned Horns Indians Indigenous People Montana Montana United States Of America Native Americans North America North American Pelt Photographic Piegan Piegan Blackfeet Tomahawk Tools Tribal Tribe Tribesman Tribespeople Typical War Bonnet Clothing Dress Fashion Clothing Head Dress Headgear Traditional Dress
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This photograph, titled "Iron Breast-Piegan," is a full-length portrait of a Piegan man taken by renowned American photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis around 1900. The Piegan people are part of the Blackfoot Confederacy, traditionally residing in the Blackfeet Nation in Montana, United States of America. The man in the image stands proudly, adorned in traditional attire that reflects his rich cultural heritage. He wears a war bonnet, a symbol of power and status, adorned with colorful feathers and intricate beadwork. In his hand, he holds a tomahawk, a traditional weapon used in war and hunting. A large animal pelt, possibly a bison hide, is draped over his arm, adding to the rugged and powerful appearance of the man. The image captures the essence of the American West during the early 1900s and provides a glimpse into the cultural traditions and practices of the indigenous peoples of North America. The photograph is an important ethnographic and historical record, showcasing the traditional clothing and accessories of the Piegan people and their connection to the land and their ancestors. The image is held in the prestigious collections of the Library of Congress, a testament to its historical significance and value to anthropology and ethnology.
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