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Atsina chiefs, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Atsina chiefs, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Atsina chiefs, c1908. Two Atsina chiefs on horseback, one with feathered staff and one with a coup stick
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1908 Algonquian Algonquin American West Anthropology Atsina Chief Chiefs Curtis Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Curtis Ethnography Ethnology Feathered Gros Ventre Gros Ventres Horseman Horsemen Indians Indigenous People Montana Montana United States Of America Mounted North America North American Photographic Riders Staff Tribal Tribe Tribesman Tribesmen Tribespeople Walking Staff Coup Stick White And Black
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This photograph, titled "Atsina Chiefs," captures a significant moment in the history of the Atsina, or Gros Ventre, people of Montana, United States of America, around 1908. The image features two prominent Atsina chiefs, both astride their horses, embodying the rich cultural heritage and traditions of their community. The chief on the left holds a feathered staff, a symbol of his leadership and authority within the tribe. The other chief, riding to his right, brandishes a coup stick, a weapon used in ceremonial battles to earn honor and respect among the Atsina people. The horses, an integral part of their daily life, reflect the strong bond between the Atsina and the land they inhabited. Edward Sheriff Curtis, a renowned American anthropologist and photographer, captured this image during a time when the Atsina, like many other Native American tribes, were undergoing significant changes due to the encroachment of European settlers and the United States government. Curtis' work, including this photograph, played a crucial role in documenting the traditions, customs, and histories of various Native American tribes, making it an essential contribution to the fields of ethnography and ethnology. This photograph, now part of the Library of Congress collection, is a poignant reminder of the Atsina people's rich heritage and the importance of preserving the histories and traditions of indigenous communities. The image also underscores the significance of the horse in Native American culture and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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