Portfolio VI, Plate 206: Iron Breast - Piegan
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This photo shows a man standing against a rough wooden wall. He’s dressed in traditional clothing—buckskin leggings, a fur-lined jacket, and a beaded chest piece. A feathered headdress sits on his head, and he holds a long staff with his right hand. His face is serious, and he’s wearing small coins or medals tied around his neck and wrists. The photo was taken to document Indigenous cultures in the early 1900s. The artist wanted to show traditional dress and regalia in detail. If you like this, check out Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868–1952) for more of his work.
