The Medicine Man, 1920
Description
Leather album page with a photograph of a bronze Indian man called the Medicine Man. Remarks about the photograph include, "This is a Sun Priest who has had a powerful helper come to him in his dreams and offer to help him in whatever he may do; thus he may call upon his sacred helper and Sun to aid him and his people. This medicine man is calling upon the bear for strength; the wolf for smartness; and the otter for cunning, as he has a bear's paw, a wolf's skull and an otter's skin on his knee. He also has his sacred medicine pipe and the bone of an eagle wing in his hair which is called 'a whistle' and is used to drive away rain maker."
Dates
- 1920
Creator
- Sack, George D. (Author, 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: 11 x 7 in. (27.9 x 17.8 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 Britzman 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
E.410 (Colorado Springs number)
Creator
- Sack, George D. (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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