Offering to the Sun Gods, 1902
Description
Page from an album with photograph pasted onto the paper. Image is of Charlie Russell bronze Indian woman. Pasted on the back is a text panel that reads: 'The piegan Indian mother, following the tradition of the tribe, steps from her teepee at the first streak of dawn and facing East offers her male child to the 'Sun Gods.' This was a piegan Legend, and was considered 'Good Medicin.' Russell modelled this figure in 1902.'
Dates
- 1902
Creator
- Unidentified (Photographer, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
Available by appointment only at the Helmerich Center for American Research (HCAR) with the exception of materials with donor restrictions. Contact Library staff in advance to inquire if materials exist pertaining to your research interests.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 extent_missing
Credit Line
Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa
Provenance
Britzman Collection
Medium
gelatin silver process
Dimensions
Overall: 9 3/4 x 9 in. (24.8 x 22.9 cm)
Notes
The Homer and Helen Britzman collection consists of over 10,000 objects belonging to Charles M. Russell including letters, drawings, personal belongings, photos, and other memorabilia. Homer Britman worked extensively with Charles Russell’s wife, Nancy, to write Russell’s biography. Chain of custody: Nancy Russell, Homer and Helen Britzman, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Amon Carter (inventoried collection in 1997), Gilcrease Management Trust (will become property of TU Special Collections if management agreement between TU and the City of Tulsa is severed).
Previous Number
D.5.2319 (Colorado Springs number)
Creator
- Unidentified (Photographer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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