Old Eagle - Oto
Artist
Edward S. Curtis
(American, 1868 - 1952)
Engraver
Suffolk Engraving Company
(American, active early 20th century)
Datecopyright 1927
Mediumphotogravure on paper
Dimensions22 1/8 × 17 3/4 inches (56.2 × 45.1 cm)
Other (Plate): 17 1/2 × 12 3/4 inches (44.5 × 32.4 cm)
Other (Plate): 17 1/2 × 12 3/4 inches (44.5 × 32.4 cm)
Credit LinePurchase of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, 2013
Object number2013.2.19.29
ClassificationsPhotographs
Label TextOld Eagle wears a traditional headpiece. It is a wide strip of fur, perhaps otter, wrapped around the head. “The head-dress of this Oto is characteristic of the older style.” He also wears a medal “given by the Government to noted chiefs.” Old Eagle’s medal has a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln.
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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