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Arikara chief, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Arikara chief, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Arikara chief, c1908. Photograph shows Sitting Bear, an Arikara chief, in full regalia, with a medallion around his neck. The medallion appears to bear the image of Millard Fillmore and the words: President of the United States, 1851(?)
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1908 Arikara Chief Curtis Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Edward Sheriff Curtis Edwards Curtis Indigenous People Medallion North American Indian Plains Indian President President Of Usa Regalia Riccarree
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This striking photograph, captured by renowned ethnographer Edward Sheriff Curtis in 1908, features Sitting Bear, an Arikara chief, proudly wearing his full regalia. The most notable accessory adorning his chest is a large medallion, which bears the image of Millard Fillmore, the 13th President of the United States, along with the inscription "President of the United States, 1851(?)" The Arikara people, also known as the Ree, are a Native American tribe originally from the Plains region of North America. This image captures Sitting Bear in his traditional attire, a testament to the rich heritage and cultural traditions of the Arikara people. The photograph was taken during a time when the United States was undergoing rapid industrialization and modernization, and the indigenous population was facing significant challenges to preserve their traditional ways of life. Curtis, through his extensive documentation of Native American cultures, played a crucial role in preserving the history and heritage of indigenous peoples. The landscape in the background adds to the sense of timelessness and tradition, as Sitting Bear stands tall and proud, embodying the resilience and strength of the Arikara people. The photograph is now part of the vast collection at the Library of Congress, a testament to the importance of preserving the history and heritage of indigenous peoples in the United States.
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