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Jack Red Cloud, 1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Jack Red Cloud, 1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Jack Red Cloud, 1907. Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Jack Red Cloud, standing, wearing full headdress, traditional clothing, and medallion, facing front
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This striking photograph, titled "Jack Red Cloud," captures the powerful presence of the Oglala Lakota Chief, Jack Red Cloud, taken by renowned ethnographer and photographer, Edward Sheriff Curtis, in 1907. Jack Red Cloud stands proudly before the camera, dressed in his traditional apparel, which includes a full headdress adorned with intricately designed feathers, embroidered medallions, and a traditional shirt and leggings. The detail and craftsmanship of his clothing and headdress are a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Plains Indians. The photograph was taken during a time when the assimilation of Native American cultures was a pressing concern, making Curtis' documentation of Native American traditions and customs all the more significant. Jack Red Cloud's direct gaze into the camera adds an air of authority and defiance, asserting the importance and resilience of Native American traditions in the face of encroaching Western culture. This gelatin silver print, held in the Library of Congress, is a valuable anthropological and historical record of the Oglala Lakota people and their leader during the early 20th century. The photograph's timeless quality and the significance of its subject make it an important addition to any collection focusing on Native American history, ethnography, or fashion.
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