Narragansett rhode island Indians

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a handcrafted figurine of a Native American man standing on a rectangular wooden base. The figurine is dressed in traditional attire, which includes a light brown vest and a short loincloth, complemented by knee-high leg coverings. His head is adorned with a woven headband, and around his neck hangs a multicolored beaded necklace. In his right hand, he holds an intricately detailed tomahawk, with a striped handle and colorful design on the blade. The figurine’s hair is depicted as long and dark, cascading over his shoulders. His attire and accessories capture the cultural essence of indigenous craftsmanship, and a beaded arm band decorates his left arm. The overall craftsmanship of the figurine reflects an artistic representation of Native American attire and tools, focusing on authentic elements like the beaded necklaces and the traditional weapon. The figure stands against a dark blue background, which contrasts with the earthy tones of the attire, emphasizing the figurine's detailed features and traditional motifs, lending

The image depicts a handcrafted figurine of a Native American man standing on a rectangular wooden base. The figurine is dressed in traditional attire, which includes a light brown vest and a short loincloth, complemented by knee-high leg coverings. His head is adorned with a woven headband, and around his neck hangs a multicolored beaded necklace. In his right hand, he holds an intricately detailed tomahawk, with a striped handle and colorful design on the blade. The figurine’s hair is depicted as long and dark, cascading over his shoulders. His attire and accessories capture the cultural essence of indigenous craftsmanship, and a beaded arm band decorates his left arm. The overall craftsmanship of the figurine reflects an artistic representation of Native American attire and tools, focusing on authentic elements like the beaded necklaces and the traditional weapon. The figure stands against a dark blue background, which contrasts with the earthy tones of the attire, emphasizing the figurine's detailed features and traditional motifs, lending

Name/Title

Narragansett rhode island Indians

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.338

Description

The Indians of North America series No 5 Narragansett Rhode Island Indians nine green a Sachem from a painting probably one of the earliest direct portraits made of an American Indian painting in the Rhode Island museum of art saroff doll collection