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Drying Buffalo Meat / Catl
People from the Crow tribe drying buffalo meat
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1830 Buffalo Crow Drying Meat Racial
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the traditional practice of the Crow tribe, also known as the Catl people, drying buffalo meat in the late 1800s. The scene unfolds on the vast plains of the American West, where the nomadic Crow people had lived for centuries before European contact. The buffalo, once numbering in the millions, were a vital source of sustenance for the tribe, providing not only meat but also hides, bones, and other essential resources. The photo shows several members of the tribe working together to prepare the meat for preservation. The buffalo carcasses are skillfully butchered, with the choice cuts reserved for immediate consumption. The leaner, less desirable cuts are carefully sliced and arranged on wooden racks to dry in the hot sun. The drying process, known as "pemmicaning," was essential for the Crow people to ensure a steady food supply during the long, harsh winters. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Crow people during a pivotal time in their history. The traditional way of life was rapidly changing as European settlers encroached upon their territory, bringing with them new technologies, diseases, and cultural influences. The Crow people, like many other Native American tribes, were forced to adapt to these changes or face extinction. Despite the challenges, the Crow people continued to practice their time-honored traditions, including the drying of buffalo meat. This photo serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of the Crow people and the rich history of the American West.
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