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Mahsette-Kuiuab Chief of Cree Indians
Image Not Available for Mahsette-Kuiuab Chief of Cree Indians

Mahsette-Kuiuab Chief of Cree Indians

Artist/Maker (Switzerland, 1809 - 1893)
Datec. 1837
MediumBlack and white mezzotint; etching; stipple; roulette
Dimensionsimage: 12 3/4 × 9 1/2 in. (32.4 × 24.1 cm) 20 3/4 × 16 3/4 in. (52.7 × 42.5 cm)
ClassificationsPrint
Credit LineGift of Robert J. and Geraldine W. Dellenback, National Museum of Wildlife Art
Terms
    Object numberW1991.049.044
    DescriptionPortrait of Indian, Shirtless with Henna stripes on body, with hide draped. Hair up in parted bun with steams on both sides of his face.
    Status
    Not on view
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