Sioux Chief

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a detailed handmade figure representing a person in traditional attire, complete with a large feather headdress adorned with light and dark feathers, emphasizing an indigenous theme. The figure is dressed in a fringed, tan outfit that features intricate multicolored patterns of yellow, red, blue, and white dots and designs. The figure's attire includes fringed pants and a top with black tassels hanging down the front. In one hand, the figure is holding a staff decorated with feathers, and in the other, a ceremonial rattle. The craftsmanship showcases attention to detail in the clothing, accessories, and facial features, suggesting cultural significance.

The image depicts a detailed handmade figure representing a person in traditional attire, complete with a large feather headdress adorned with light and dark feathers, emphasizing an indigenous theme. The figure is dressed in a fringed, tan outfit that features intricate multicolored patterns of yellow, red, blue, and white dots and designs. The figure's attire includes fringed pants and a top with black tassels hanging down the front. In one hand, the figure is holding a staff decorated with feathers, and in the other, a ceremonial rattle. The craftsmanship showcases attention to detail in the clothing, accessories, and facial features, suggesting cultural significance.

Name/Title

Sioux Chief

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.351

Description

The Indians of North America series, No 5. (From a picture furnished by the American museum of natural history). From the Saroff Doll Collection

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Oceti Sakowin
Native American

Notes

the word, Sioux, is referenced. Sioux is considered a slur word according to the Oceti Sakowin peoples.