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David Frances Barry photo - Two young chiefs
Two young chiefs wearing American traditional dress, including beaded moccasin, beaded leather belts, hairpipe buffalo-bone breastplate and choker. The chief on the left is holding an axe. The chief on the right is holding a U.S. Cavalry sword.. Photograph by David Frances Barry. Date: 1880
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This evocative photograph, captured by David Frances Barry in 1880, presents a striking image of two young Native American chiefs in traditional attire. The chiefs, who are unidentified, are dressed in intricately beaded moccasins, leather belts, hairpipe buffalo-bone breastplates, and chokers. The chief on the left holds an axe, a tool essential for survival and warfare in the American wilderness. In contrast, the chief on the right wields a U.S. Cavalry sword, symbolizing the encroachment of European influence and the shifting power dynamics between Native Americans and the United States government. The juxtaposition of traditional garb and modern weaponry underscores the complex intersection of Native American culture and the forces of colonialism. The photograph, taken during a time when Native American lands were being seized and their people were being forced onto reservations, offers a poignant reminder of the resilience and adaptability of indigenous communities in the face of adversity. David Frances Barry (1845-1924) was an American photographer who documented the American West during the late 19th century. His work captures the spirit of a time when the frontier was being settled and the old ways were giving way to new realities. This photograph, with its powerful imagery and historical significance, is a testament to Barry's skill as a photographer and his ability to capture the essence of a bygone era.
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