Native American (Hidatsa) painted bison hide shows: rows of thin parallel lines capped with circles or u-shapes and separated by rows of bold lines; some rows with stick figures; stick figures and clusters of lines border the central design. Collected by Maximilian Prince of Wied from the upper Missouri riverbanks around 1844.
Description
1 photoprint ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Subject
Wied, Maximilian, Prinz von, 1782-1867--Associated objects; Museum für Völkerkunde (Berlin, Germany)--Exhibitions & displays--1900-1910; Hidatsa Indians--Arts & crafts--19th century; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--19th century; Leather painting--19th century; Hides & skins--19th century
Format-Medium
Historical object;
Source
Fred Douglas.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710032479
Notes
Formerly F5504.; Title and "(also worked with quills). Minitari Indians. Collected by Prince Maximilian of Wied, Upper Missouri, 1844. Specimen no. IV B202." hand-written on back of print.; R7100324798
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