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Yellow Bone woman, 1908, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Yellow Bone woman, 1908, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Yellow Bone woman, 1908, c1908. Indian family: woman and man in native dress holding baby
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This evocative photograph, titled "Yellow Bone Woman, 1908," captures a moment of tender family bonding among the Dakota people of the Great Plains during the early 1900s. Taken by renowned ethnographer Edward Sheriff Curtis, the image features a woman and man in traditional native dress, standing outside and gazing directly at the camera while holding their baby. The woman's dress is adorned with intricate beadwork and a yellow bone skirt, while the man wears a fringed shirt and a distinctive hat. The family's direct gaze and the baby's innocent expression convey a sense of pride and connection to their cultural heritage. Edward Sheriff Curtis, a pioneering figure in American anthropology, captured over 40,000 photographs and recorded thousands of hours of interviews with Native American tribes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work, which included this photograph, was instrumental in documenting the lives and traditions of indigenous peoples before they were forever changed by European contact and American expansion. The photograph's title, "Yellow Bone Woman," likely refers to the woman's lighter complexion, which was not uncommon among some Native American tribes. The image is a poignant reminder of the rich diversity and resilience of Native American cultures, and serves as an important historical record for future generations.
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