Ogalala War-Party
Artist
Edward S. Curtis
(American, 1868 - 1952)
Engraver
John Andrew & Son
(American (founded 1869))
Datecopyright 1907
Mediumphotogravure on paper
Dimensions18 1/4 × 22 1/4 inches (46.4 × 56.5 cm)
Other (Plate): 14 × 17 1/2 inches (35.6 × 44.5 cm)
Other (Plate): 14 × 17 1/2 inches (35.6 × 44.5 cm)
Credit LinePurchase of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, 2013
Object number2013.2.3.3
ClassificationsPhotographs
Label Text“Here is depicted a group of Sioux warriors as they appeared in the days of intertribal warfare.” Curtis noted they were carefully making their way down a hillside in the vicinity of the enemy’s camp. “Many hold in their hands, instead of weapons, mere sticks adorned with eagle-feathers or scalps—the so-called coup sticks.” He noted the coup sticks showed the desire “to win honor by striking a harmless blow.” When Curtis photographed these men, they were not at war. Curtis brought the men together to suggest a war party.
ProvenanceAcquired by subscription directly from the artist by the National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C.[1]; purchased December 6, 2012 through (Christies, New York, New York,[2]) by (Arader Galleries, New York, New York); purchased June 10, 2013 through (Arader Galleries, New York, New York) by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art | [1] This set was stored in the National Geographic Society’s archive housed in the Society’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. | [2] "The National Geographic Collection: The Art of Exploration," December 6, 2012, Christie’s, New York, Rockefeller Plaza, sale 2603, lot 65
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