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Camp gossips-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Camp gossips-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Camp gossips-Atsina, c1908. Four Atsina women and a dog, their backs to camera, sitting some distance from tipis and others
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Camp Gossips-Atsina, c1908: A Moment of Intimate Connection Amongst Four Atsina Women and a Dog This evocative photograph, titled 'Camp Gossips-Atsina,' captures a moment of quiet intimacy amongst four Atsina women and a dog, as they engage in a conversation, their backs turned towards the camera. The scene is set in the American West, likely in the state of Montana, United States of America, with tipis and other tents visible in the background. Edward Sheriff Curtis, a renowned American anthropologist, ethnographer, and photographer, captured this image during the early 20th century, around 1908. Curtis was known for his extensive documentation of North American indigenous cultures, particularly those of the Plains and Southwest regions. The Atsina people, also known as the Gros Ventres, are an Algonquian-speaking tribe originally from the Woodlands region of what is now Canada. They later migrated to the Plains and adopted a semi-nomadic lifestyle, living in tipis and subsisting on a diet of buffalo and other game. The women in this photograph, dressed in traditional clothing, appear deep in conversation, their expressions suggesting a sense of camaraderie and connection. The presence of a dog adds to the domestic scene, underscoring the interconnectedness of human and animal life in this community. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Atsina people during a time of great change, as their traditional way of life was being disrupted by the encroachment of European settlers and the United States government. Curtis's documentation of their culture and traditions remains an invaluable record of their heritage and history.
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