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Wife of Weasel Head-Piegan, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Wife of Weasel Head-Piegan, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wife of Weasel Head-Piegan, c1910. Piegan woman, half-length portrait, facing right
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This photograph, titled "Wife of Weasel Head-Piegan," was taken by renowned American anthropologist and photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis around 1910. The image features a Piegan woman, a member of the Blackfoot Confederacy, in a half-length portrait as she gazes off to the right. The woman is dressed in traditional clothing, adorned with intricate braids and a striking headdress, which is a prominent feature of the Blackfoot culture. The Blackfoot Confederacy, also known as the Blackfeet Nation, is an Algonquian-speaking Native American tribe originally from the Great Plains region of North America, with a significant population in Montana, United States of America. The Blackfoot people are renowned for their rich cultural heritage, which includes intricate clothing and headdresses, as seen in this photograph. Curtis, a pioneer in ethnography and ethnology, traveled extensively throughout the American West during the early 20th century to document the lives and traditions of Native American tribes. His work, which includes thousands of photographs, has become an invaluable resource for understanding the history and culture of Native American communities. The black-and-white image captures the essence of a bygone era, providing a glimpse into the lives of the Blackfoot people and their traditional clothing and customs. The woman's expression and the intricacy of her headdress serve as a testament to the beauty and resilience of Native American culture, which continues to thrive and evolve to this day.
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