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Frontier Photographer: Edward Curtis

Publisher:
Smithsonian Libraries  Search this
Language:
English
Object type:
Lesson Plan
Topic:
Arts  Search this
Artists  Search this
Visual Arts  Search this
American History  Search this
Heritage Groups  Search this
Native Americans  Search this
Westward Expansion  Search this
Alaska  Search this
Photography  Search this
Pioneer  Search this
Blackfeet  Search this
Algonquin  Search this
Plains  Search this
Navajo  Search this
Apache  Search this
Hopi  Search this
Canyon de Chelly  Search this
Sioux  Search this
Typical age range 5-8  Search this
Typical age range 8-10  Search this
Typical age range 10-12  Search this
Typical age range 12-14  Search this
Typical age range 14-16  Search this
Typical age range 16-18  Search this
Educational alignment:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.1
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K.4
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.K.8
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.K.1a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.K.1b
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.1.10
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.4a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1.8
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.1a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.1b
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.1
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.5
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.10
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.2.4a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1b
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1c
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.1
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.10
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.3.4a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.8
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1b
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1c
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1d
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.10
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.4.4a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.8
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1b
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1c
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.6
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.3c
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.10
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.5.4a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.8
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1b
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1c
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.8
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.1a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.1b
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.1c
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.6
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.8
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.1a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.1b
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.1c
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.1d
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.8
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.1a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.1b
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.1c
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.1d
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.8
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1b
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1c
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1d
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.8
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1a
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1b
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1c
Data source:
SI Center for Learning and Digital Access
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SCLDA_1781

Transfer of Blackfeet Indian Remains

Author:
Minor-Penland, Laurie  Search this
Subject:
Weatherwax, Ken  Search this
Belcourt, Gordon  Search this
Swims Under, Mike  Search this
Yellow Kidney, Buster  Search this
Whitford, Tom  Search this
Skye, Harriett  Search this
Wagner, Curly Bear  Search this
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.)  Search this
Army Medical Museum (U.S.)  Search this
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.) Dept. of Anthropology  Search this
Physical description:
Color: Black and White; Size: 10w x 8h; Type of Image: Event; Medium: Photographic print
Type:
Photographic print
Event
Place:
Montana
Date:
1988
Topic:
Transfers  Search this
Blackfeet  Search this
Indians of North America  Search this
Repatriation  Search this
Event  Search this
Standard number:
88-16362-15
Restrictions & Rights:
No restrictions
Data Source:
Smithsonian Archives - History Div
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sic_9098

Tipi liner

Culture/People:
probably Siksika Blackfoot (attributed); used by the Kainai (Kainah/Blood) [Gleichen, Alberta]  Search this
Previous owner:
Philip Backfat, Sr., Siksika Blackfoot, 1874-1954  Search this
Alphonse Sleigh (Eagle Ribs), Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Fred Big Tobacco, Kainai (Kainah/Blood) [Gleichen, Alberta]  Search this
Pawel M. Raczka, Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Tipi liner
Media/Materials:
Canvas, paint
Techniques:
Sewn, painted
Dimensions:
526 x 179 cm
Object Type:
Architecture/Housing
Place:
Siksika Reserve; Alberta; Canada
Date created:
circa 1910
Catalog Number:
26/5460
Barcode:
265460.001
See related items:
Siksika Blackfoot
Kainai (Kainah/Blood) [Gleichen, Alberta]
Architecture/Housing
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a5ff379c-a55a-4d92-b605-1749c1862470
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_380117
Online Media:

Tipi liner

Culture/People:
probably Kainai (Kainah/Blood) [Gleichen, Alberta] (attributed); used by the Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Previous owner:
Philip Backfat, Sr., Siksika Blackfoot, 1874-1954  Search this
Alphonse Sleigh (Eagle Ribs), Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Fred Big Tobacco, Kainai (Kainah/Blood) [Gleichen, Alberta]  Search this
Pawel M. Raczka, Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Tipi liner
Media/Materials:
Canvas, paint
Techniques:
Sewn, painted
Dimensions:
426 x 186 cm
Object Type:
Architecture/Housing
Place:
Siksika Reserve; Alberta; Canada
Date created:
circa 1910
Catalog Number:
26/5460
Barcode:
265460.002
See related items:
Kainai (Kainah/Blood) [Gleichen, Alberta]
Siksika Blackfoot
Architecture/Housing
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws67289309a-2e1b-4650-b1ca-ee748974d48f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_380118
Online Media:

Woman's dress

Culture/People:
Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Object Name:
Woman's dress
Media/Materials:
Wool cloth, glass pony beads, glass bead/beads, thread, hide
Techniques:
Sewn, lazy/lane stitch beadwork
Dimensions:
135 x 99.5 cm
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments
Place:
Southern Alberta; Alberta; Canada (inferred)
Date created:
circa 1860
Catalog Number:
4/4667
Barcode:
044667.000
See related items:
Siksika Blackfoot
Clothing/Garments
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws62c261cb7-98f5-455e-a022-7e8888417f74
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_48199
Online Media:

Woman's dress

Culture/People:
Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. William H. Wernett (William P. Wernett), Non-Indian, 1867-1926  Search this
Seller:
Dr. William H. Wernett (William P. Wernett), Non-Indian, 1867-1926  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928  Search this
Object Name:
Woman's dress
Media/Materials:
Deerhide/deerskin, elk tooth/teeth, glass bead/beads, brass beads, glass pony beads, wool cloth, sinew
Techniques:
Sewn, lazy/lane stitch beadwork
Dimensions:
145 x 150 cm
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments
Place:
Southern Alberta; Alberta; Canada (inferred)
Date created:
circa 1870
Catalog Number:
4/6110
Barcode:
046110.000
See related items:
Siksika Blackfoot
Clothing/Garments
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws68e185386-39b1-4d52-a151-2f9323a2d896
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_49694
Online Media:

Blanket strip part/fragment

Culture/People:
Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Previous owner:
High Eagle, Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Collector:
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955  Search this
Object Name:
Blanket strip part/fragment
Media/Materials:
Hide, glass bead/beads
Techniques:
Sewn, overlay beadwork
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Outerwear (flat)
Place:
Gleichen; Alberta; Canada
Catalog Number:
13/2361
Barcode:
132361.000
See related items:
Siksika Blackfoot
Clothing/Garments: Outerwear (flat)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws60c734aa4-010a-406c-9732-34c19620c20a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_141566
Online Media:

Paint bag

Culture/People:
Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Previous owner:
Crowfoot, Jr., Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Collector:
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955  Search this
Object Name:
Paint bag
Media/Materials:
Hide, glass bead/beads
Techniques:
Sewn, overlay beadwork, edge beaded, lazy/lane stitch beadwork
Object Type:
Art and Printing tools
Place:
Gleichen; Alberta; Canada
Catalog Number:
13/2362
Barcode:
132362.000
See related items:
Siksika Blackfoot
Art and Printing tools
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6394ec179-f0fb-475f-90d2-5fa1b7ff61a0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_141567
Online Media:

Paint bag

Culture/People:
Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Previous owner:
Crowfoot, Jr., Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Collector:
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955  Search this
Object Name:
Paint bag
Media/Materials:
Hide, glass bead/beads
Techniques:
Sewn, overlay beadwork, edge beaded, fringed
Object Type:
Art and Printing tools
Place:
Gleichen; Alberta; Canada
Catalog Number:
13/2363
Barcode:
132363.000
See related items:
Siksika Blackfoot
Art and Printing tools
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws60b79e399-63e8-43f1-a99d-efa43662a8d2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_141568
Online Media:

Woman's leggings

Culture/People:
Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Previous owner:
Little Ax, Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Collector:
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955  Search this
Object Name:
Woman's leggings
Media/Materials:
Hide, wool cloth, glass bead/beads, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Sewn, overlay beadwork
Dimensions:
51 x 59 cm
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments
Place:
Gleichen; Alberta; Canada
Catalog Number:
13/2364
Barcode:
132364.000
See related items:
Siksika Blackfoot
Clothing/Garments
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e3ed3396-d56c-4c02-a194-01045ae2de3a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_141569
Online Media:

Moccasins

Culture/People:
Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Previous owner:
Heavy Shield, Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Collector:
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955  Search this
Object Name:
Moccasins
Media/Materials:
Hide, glass bead/beads, wool cloth, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Sewn, lazy/lane stitch beadwork
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Footwear
Place:
Gleichen; Alberta; Canada
Catalog Number:
13/2365
Barcode:
132365.000
See related items:
Siksika Blackfoot
Clothing/Garments: Footwear
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws622cc8645-32dc-499d-9e4a-f4208079ae6b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_141570
Online Media:

Moccasins

Culture/People:
Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Previous owner:
Bull Straight Head, Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Collector:
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955  Search this
Object Name:
Moccasins
Media/Materials:
Hide, glass bead/beads, canvas, wool cloth, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Sewn, overlay beadwork, lazy/lane stitch beadwork
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Footwear
Place:
Gleichen; Alberta; Canada
Catalog Number:
13/2366
Barcode:
132366.000
See related items:
Siksika Blackfoot
Clothing/Garments: Footwear
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws67883e2b1-d360-4f22-a647-fc8df3f3c82d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_141571
Online Media:

Moccasins

Culture/People:
Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Previous owner:
Lone Speech, Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Collector:
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955  Search this
Object Name:
Moccasins
Media/Materials:
Hide, wool cloth, glass bead/beads, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Sewn, appliquéd, cutout, overlay beadwork, lazy/lane stitch beadwork
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Footwear
Place:
Gleichen; Alberta; Canada
Catalog Number:
13/2367
Barcode:
132367.000
See related items:
Siksika Blackfoot
Clothing/Garments: Footwear
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c2b27e8f-cb59-4310-94eb-a5fa6b9d4f01
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_141572
Online Media:

Rattle (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Previous owner:
Crowfoot, Jr., Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Collector:
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955  Search this
Object Name:
Rattle (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Rawhide
Techniques:
Stitched
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Place:
Gleichen; Alberta; Canada
Catalog Number:
13/2368
Barcode:
132368.000
See related items:
Siksika Blackfoot
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws68aa40f74-ee2a-46bf-b9c0-3fa38216c4f2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_141573

Guncase

Culture/People:
Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Previous owner:
Crowfoot, Jr., Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Collector:
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955  Search this
Object Name:
Guncase
Media/Materials:
Hide, glass bead/beads
Techniques:
Sewn, overlay beadwork, fringed
Dimensions:
106.2 x 16.7 cm
Object Type:
Firearms and accessories
Place:
Gleichen; Alberta; Canada
Date created:
circa 1880
Catalog Number:
13/2369
Barcode:
132369.000
See related items:
Siksika Blackfoot
Firearms and accessories
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws62ac18976-a2b4-483f-994f-b5c9d06f7c9a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_141574
Online Media:

Buffalo calling stone (iniskim) medicine bundle (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Previous owner:
Low Horn, Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Collector:
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955  Search this
Object Name:
Buffalo calling stone (iniskim) medicine bundle (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Rawhide, paint
Techniques:
Painted
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Bundles
Place:
Gleichen; Alberta; Canada
Catalog Number:
13/2370
Barcode:
132370.000
See related items:
Siksika Blackfoot
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Bundles
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws68ab2fa0f-fe41-4473-8e3b-d972ec3f904f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_141575

Sun Dance bundle (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Previous owner:
Hail Chief, Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Collector:
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955  Search this
Object Name:
Sun Dance bundle (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Hide
Techniques:
Wrapped
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Bundles
Place:
Gleichen; Alberta; Canada
Catalog Number:
13/2372
Barcode:
132372.000
See related items:
Siksika Blackfoot
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Bundles
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d8fe3c7e-b4fa-447d-8434-81804117190a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_141577

Bundle (flag from the painted otter tipi) (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Previous owner:
Crow, Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Collector:
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955  Search this
Object Name:
Bundle (flag from the painted otter tipi) (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Rawhide, paint, otter skin/fur, cotton cloth, feather/feathers
Techniques:
Painted
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Bundles
Place:
Gleichen; Alberta; Canada
Catalog Number:
13/2374
Barcode:
132374.000
See related items:
Siksika Blackfoot
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Bundles
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws654268e53-4c00-4b35-a6c6-4908f2246819
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_141579

Bundle (Prairie Chicken Society and Crow Society) (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Previous owner:
Spotted Eagle, Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Collector:
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955  Search this
Object Name:
Bundle (Prairie Chicken Society and Crow Society) (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Rawhide, paint
Techniques:
Painted
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Bundles
Place:
Gleichen; Alberta; Canada
Catalog Number:
13/2375
Barcode:
132375.000
See related items:
Siksika Blackfoot
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Bundles
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ab3652a1-3eba-497c-a7c1-6b5b37454db2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_141580

Bundle (medicine for fast horses) (Image withheld)

Culture/People:
Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Previous owner:
Heavy Shield, Siksika Blackfoot  Search this
Collector:
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955  Search this
Object Name:
Bundle (medicine for fast horses) (Image withheld)
Media/Materials:
Buffalo hide/skin, rawhide, paint
Techniques:
Painted
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Bundles
Place:
Gleichen; Alberta; Canada
Catalog Number:
13/2376
Barcode:
132376.000
See related items:
Siksika Blackfoot
Ceremonial/Ritual items: Bundles
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6db165a01-3386-45df-b49c-508f5569da09
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_141581

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