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Series Title: The North American Indian: being a series of Portfolios picturing and describing the Indians of the United States, the Dominion of Canada, and Alaska

Portfolio XVIII, Plate 634: Placating the Spirit of a Slain Eagle - Assiniboin

1926

Edward S. Curtis

(American, 1868–1952)
published by

The University Press

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Culture
America
Medium
photogravure
Credit Line
Presented by Mrs. James H. Hoyt, Elton Hoyt, II, and Mrs. Amasa Stone Mather in memory of James H. Hoyt 1995.203.38.19
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A vertically oriented sepia-toned photogravure print depicts an Assiniboin man seated center on animal furs, looking upward to our right. He has two long braids and wears a necklace of large claws across his bare chest. He holds a slain eagle with its wings outstretched to our left and right. The background consists of a textured, draped fabric. Soft, muted highlights and a fine grain characterize the print.

Portfolio XVIII, Plate 634: Placating the Spirit of a Slain Eagle - Assiniboin

1926

Edward S. Curtis, The University Press

(American, 1868–1952)
America

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