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Personal adornment when received into the third degree of official membership cult, society (colour litho)
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Personal adornment when received into the third degree of official membership cult, society (colour litho)
980581 Personal adornment when received into the third degree of official membership cult, society (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Personal adornment when received into the third degree of official membership cult, society. Illustration for an article on The Sia by Matilda Coxe Stevenson. From the Eleventh Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1889-90 by J W Powell, Director (Washington, Government Printing Office, 1894).); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection
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Adornment American Indian American Indians American Native Indians Anthropology Cult Cults Degree Engravings Ethnographic Ethnology Faces Facial Indigenous Initiation Member Members Membership North American Official Painted Peoples Personal Received Tribe Tribes
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This print captures the moment of personal adornment during the initiation ceremony into the third degree of an official membership cult or society. The image, a color lithograph created by American School in the 19th century, showcases an American Indian individual receiving intricate facial decorations as part of their induction. The artwork is from a private collection and was originally featured in an article on The Sia by Matilda Coxe Stevenson. It appeared in the Eleventh Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution in 1889-90, directed by J. W. Powell and published by Government Printing Office in 1894. The illustration provides valuable insight into ethnographic studies and social practices among Native American tribes during this time period. It highlights both the significance placed on personal adornment within these cultures and offers a glimpse into their rich history. With its ornate designs painted onto tribal members' faces, this image represents not only indigenous traditions but also serves as a testament to cultural diversity within North America. Its inclusion within anthropological literature further emphasizes its importance as a historical artifact. This print from Bridgeman Images allows viewers to appreciate both the beauty and complexity found within different societies across America's vast landscapes throughout history.
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