Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)
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Little Hawk - Brule
Date:
1907
Size:
Volume, 12.5 x 9.5 inches
Medium:
Vintage Photogravure
Photographed in 1907 by Edward S. Curtis, Little Hawk was a member of the Brule tribe.
The Brule tribe was a subset of the Lakota or Teton Sioux. Located in North and South Dakota or Montana. It was typical of the Siouan tribes for the men to part their hair down the middle as seen in this photo by Edward S. Curtis. This photogravure by Edward S. Curtis is from his 3rd volume and printed on Japon Vellum paper. This piece is available for sale in our Aspen Art Gallery.
Provenance:
Art Institute of Chicago, Ryerson & Burnham Library
The Brule tribe was a subset of the Lakota or Teton Sioux. Located in North and South Dakota or Montana. It was typical of the Siouan tribes for the men to part their hair down the middle as seen in this photo by Edward S. Curtis. This photogravure by Edward S. Curtis is from his 3rd volume and printed on Japon Vellum paper. This piece is available for sale in our Aspen Art Gallery.
Provenance:
Art Institute of Chicago, Ryerson & Burnham Library