Picture of a Nakota Sioux

Picture of a Nakota Sioux

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Picture of Nakota Sioux Native American - Description and Points of Interest

The name of the artist is George Catlin (1796-1872). The picture, depicting traditional dress,  provides the opportunity to study the culture and clothing of this Native American Indian. The name of the Native Indian in the picture of the Nakota (or Nakoda) Sioux Indian of the Assiniboine people is translated as 'Pigeon's Egg Head' who was a brave young warrior of the tribe. The picture of him raises different points of interest which increase knowledge and understanding of Native Indian tribes:

  • What materials have been used to make the clothes / headdress?
  • What ornaments or decorations are being worn?
  • What items or accessories is he holding?
  • What image does the picture convey? Intimidating or friendly?
  • Can you identify the group or the region the Native Indian belongs to?

The title we have given the picture reflects the name of the tribe, for ease of identification.

Description of the Picture
The artist of this painting, George Catlin, wrote the following to accompany this picture. Catlin recalled that the warrior appeared for his portrait sitting:

“plumed and tinted... [and] dressed in his native costume, which was classic and exceedingly beautiful.”

The Manners, Customs and Conditions of the North American Indians (1832 - 1839)
by George Catlin

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