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MEDICAL / ALTERNATIVE
Medicine ponies of the Sioux Date: 1890
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Media ID 20146017
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20"x20" (50x50cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich history of traditional medicine to your home or office with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image "Medicine Ponies of the Sioux" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating photograph, taken in 1890, showcases the sacred role of horses in the healing practices of the Sioux tribe. The high-quality canvas material and vibrant colors bring out the intricate details of this historical moment, making it a unique and thought-provoking addition to any space. Elevate your interior design with this beautiful and meaningful piece of art.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in the history of traditional Native American medicine, specifically among the Sioux people during the late 19th century. The image depicts a group of Sioux ponies, each adorned with intricate beadwork and feathers, standing solemnly around a makeshift teepee. Inside, a traditional healer, or "wicasa wakan" in Lakota language, tends to a patient. The ponies in this photograph were not just animals of transportation or companionship for the Sioux people, but also integral parts of their healing practices. Horses were believed to possess healing properties and were used in various rituals and ceremonies to promote health and wellbeing. In this context, the ponies served as powerful symbols of the connection between the natural world, spirituality, and healing. The arrival of European settlers and the imposition of Western medicine brought significant changes to Native American communities, including the marginalization of traditional healing practices. This photograph offers a glimpse into a time when traditional medicine and the natural world continued to play a vital role in the lives of the Sioux people. It serves as a reminder of the resilience and adaptability of indigenous cultures and the importance of preserving their rich history and traditions.
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