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Black Road, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Black Road, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Black Road, 1905. Photograph shows Black Road, wearing headdress, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right
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Black Road: A Portrait of Traditional Dress and Occupation by Edward Sheriff Curtis, 1905 This photograph, titled "Black Road," was taken by renowned American anthropologist and photographer, Edward Sheriff Curtis, in the early 1900s. The image captures a man, identified as Black Road, with a dignified and thoughtful expression as he faces slightly right. He is dressed in traditional Sioux attire, including a headdress and clothing typical of the Dakota and Lakota tribes of the Great Plains region in North America. Black Road's headdress, made of eagle feathers and other natural materials, signifies his status as a healer or medicine man within his community. The intricately designed clothing, which includes a fringed dress and leggings, represents the rich cultural heritage of the First Nations people. The photograph is a gelatin silver print, a common technique used during the 20th century for producing high-quality images. The image is a valuable ethnographic and anthropological record, providing insight into the traditional dress, occupations, and customs of Native American tribes during a time of significant cultural change. Black Road's portrait is part of the extensive collection of the Library of Congress, which holds a vast archive of Curtis's work documenting the lives and traditions of Native American tribes across North America. The image is a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving cultural heritage and the role of photography in capturing and documenting history.
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