Prairie wigwam - home to an indigenous Mother and Uncle
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Prairie wigwam - home to an indigenous Mother and Uncle
Prairie wigwam - home to the indigenous mans Mother and Uncle, both of whom peep out of suitable holes in the decorated canvas covering. It looks as if the Uncle has already hit the bottle... Date: 1898
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Media ID 11584837
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Aborigine Alcohol Alcoholic Bottle Covering Grassland Half Holes Lookout Mongrel Observing Peep Pegged Pegs Prairie Rhode Scrawny Scruffy Suitable Teepee Tent Thin Uncle Watch Watching Wigwam Ingles Starved
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from 1898, we catch a glimpse into the daily life of an indigenous family residing in a Prairie wigwam. The wigwam, a traditional tent-like dwelling used by various Native American tribes in the Great Plains region of North America, is adorned with intricate patterns and designs, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of its inhabitants. Peering out from suitable holes in the decorated canvas covering are the wigwam's residents: an indigenous Mother and Uncle. The Mother, dressed in traditional clothing, looks out with a watchful expression, her eyes scanning the grassland for any signs of danger or approaching visitors. Her Uncle, on the other hand, seems to have already indulged in an alcoholic beverage, as indicated by the bottle in his hand and the slightly glazed look in his eyes. The scene is further enlivened by the presence of a scruffy, thin dog and a half-starved horse, both of which appear to be tethered to the wigwam. The pegged-down wigwam, with its distinctive conical shape and smoke hole at the top, stands proudly amidst the vast grasslands, offering a stark contrast to the modern world that was rapidly encroaching upon the lives of these indigenous peoples. This photograph, with its poignant depiction of family life and the challenges faced by indigenous communities during a time of great change, offers a valuable insight into the history and traditions of the indigenous peoples of the Great Plains region. The intricate details of the wigwam's decoration, the expressions on the faces of the Mother and Uncle, and the scenery surrounding the wigwam all combine to make this a truly captivating image.
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