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David Frances Barry photo - American Indian man
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David Frances Barry photo - American Indian man
American Indian man, one feather in his hair. His braids are wrapped with fur and cloth. He is wearing traditional trousers and an American army jacket and holdgin a pistol.. Photograph by David Frances Barry. Date: 1880
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Barry Braids Cloth Feather Frances Photograph Pistol Trousers Wrapped
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This evocative photograph, captured by David Frances Barry in 1880, portrays a proud American Indian man in a poignant moment of cultural fusion. The subject's long, dark hair is adorned with a single feather, while his braids are wrapped with fur and cloth, reflecting both traditional Native American practices and the influence of European trade goods. He wears traditional trousers and an American army jacket, symbolizing the complex interplay of indigenous and colonial cultures that characterized this period. In one hand, he holds a pistol, perhaps a reminder of the ongoing conflicts between Native American communities and encroaching European settlers. The photograph offers a glimpse into the complex and nuanced lives of Native Americans during a time of significant change and upheaval. David Frances Barry, a prolific photographer of the late 19th century, captured this image with sensitivity and respect, preserving a valuable record of a moment in history that continues to resonate today.
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