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People of the Osage Nation
People of the Osage Nation. Minckchtahooh or Little Soldier, 22, lower left, Gretomih, young woman, 18, upper left, and Kishagashugah or Little Chief, age 28, right. Part of a group of Osage who visited Paris in 1827. Wearing feathered head-scarves, face paint, necklaces, earrings, arm ornaments, one holding a weapon. Costume degli Osagi. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Louis Boilly in his Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1837
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases a remarkable group of Osage Nation individuals who visited Paris in 1827. The Osage Nation, also known as the Washingasbha or the People of the Big Water, are an indigenous people originally from present-day Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. In this image, we see three individuals identified as Minckchtahooh or Little Soldier (age 22, lower left), Gretomih, a young woman (age 18, upper left), and Kishagashugah or Little Chief (age 28, right). The Osage people are renowned for their distinctive attire, which reflects their rich cultural heritage. The Osage men are depicted wearing feathered head-scarves, face paint, necklaces, earrings, and arm ornaments. Minckchtahooh holds a weapon, likely a bow and arrow, signifying his role as a warrior. The women, including Gretomih, are adorned with similar accessories, such as necklaces, earrings, and feathered headpieces. Their faces are painted with intricate designs, symbolizing various aspects of their spiritual beliefs and connections to the natural world. The Osage people believed in a complex spiritual system, with the hawk and black bird representing good and evil, respectively. The hawk, represented by Kishagashugah, was a symbol of strength, power, and protection. The black bird, symbolizing evil, was believed to bring misfortune. This image, taken from Louis Boilly's "Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World," offers a unique glimpse into the lives and traditions of the Osage Nation during the early 19th century. It is a testament to their resilience and the enduring significance of their culture.
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