Bulls Head Indian, Squaw and Dog, Canada
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Bulls Head Indian, Squaw and Dog, Canada
A member of the Blackfoot tribe and his squaw stand outside their wigwam. Their dog is attached to a harness and poles. Date: circa 1895
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Media ID 14308489
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Attached Blackfoot Harness Member Poles Squaw Stand Wigwam 1895
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the late 19th century, depicting a member of the Blackfoot Tribe and his squaw outside their traditional wigwam in Canada. The Blackfoot people are an Indigenous group originally from the Great Plains region of North America, known for their distinctive culture and way of life. The man, dressed in a fringed shirt and leggings, wears a traditional Blackfoot headdress adorned with eagle feathers and beads. His squaw, dressed in a long, flowing dress made of animal hides, looks on with a serious expression. Their faithful dog, tethered to a pair of long poles, sits patiently by their side. The use of harnesses for their dogs was a common practice among Indigenous peoples, allowing them to help with tasks such as hunting and transportation. The scene is set against a backdrop of a natural and untouched landscape, with trees and bushes visible in the background. The photograph provides a glimpse into the daily life of the Blackfoot people during a time of great change, as European settlers were encroaching on their lands and traditional ways of life were being disrupted. Despite the challenges they faced, the Blackfoot people continued to hold onto their culture and traditions, passing them down from generation to generation. Today, their legacy lives on, with many Blackfoot communities continuing to practice their traditional ways and sharing their rich history with the world.
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