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Native American in headdress with horns, buckskin
Native American in headdress with horns, buckskin shirt, holding bow and arrow. Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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This hand-colored steel engraving, titled "Homo Sapiens Americanus," showcases a Native American figure dressed in traditional attire, with intricate detail and authenticity. The subject wears a headdress adorned with impressive horns, symbolizing power and strength. The buckskin shirt, intricately patterned with beads and quills, covers his upper body, while a pair of fringed leggings completes his outfit. In his hands, he holds a bow and arrow, ready for hunting. This engraving was created in 1842 by Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, located in Leipzig, Germany. The Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, as it was called, was a renowned establishment dedicated to the collection and documentation of natural history. The gallery's extensive collection included various ethnographic specimens, including Native American artifacts, which were meticulously documented through hand-colored engravings like this one. The Native American depicted in the engraving is likely from the Great Plains region, where the use of headdresses with horns was common among certain tribes. The image not only showcases the traditional clothing and hunting tools of the Native American people but also provides a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the time. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the engraving serve to highlight the beauty and significance of the Native American way of life, making it a valuable historical record and an enduring work of art.
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