Photograph
A Medicine Pipe — Piegan
The original caption reads: "Medicine-pipes, of which the Piegan have many, are simply long pipe-stems variously decorated with beads, paint, feathers, and fur. Each one is believed to have been obtained long ago in some supernatural manner, as recounted in a myth. The medicine-pipe is ordinarily concealed in a bundle of wrappings, which are removed only when the sacred object is to be employed in healing sickness, or when it is to be transferred from one custodian to another in exchange for property. Such exchanges, occurring at intervals of a few years in the history of each pipe, are attended by much ceremony." A portrait of a man holding a decorated pipe. |
Image ID: | 45788 |
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Creation Date: | 1910 |
Creator Name: | Curtis, Edward S. 1868-1952 |
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Collection Name: | Photographs from The North American Indian, circa 1904-1908 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | prints, fine-art |
Original Format Number: | E77 C97 N6 Vol 6, plate 199 |
Original Dimensions: | 34 x 45 cm [plate size] |
From "The North American Indian," the multi-volume set in which Curtis attempted to document all of the North American Indian tribes. The entire 20 volume set and accompanying portfolios, consist of 2,232 portfolio and bound volume gravures and text, cost $1,500,000 to produce (272 total editions). At least half of the funding came from J.P. Morgan and his son, Jack, by way of grants. Original photogravure produced in Boston by John Andrew & Son. Loose sheets in a portfolio. Rare Books - Oversize - E77 C97 N6 - Vol 6, plate 199 |
Social life and customs |
Rites and ceremonies |
Men |
Portrait photography |
Indian beadwork |
Piegan Indians |
Clothing and dress |
Jewelry |
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