Mato Wammyomni (Wirlwind Bear) and Mato Pahin (Porcupine Bear)
Creator(s)
Heyn Photo.
Summary
Mato Wammyomni (Wirlwind Bear) and Mato Pahin (Porcupine Bear), Native American (Omaha) men, pose outdoors. Porcupine Bear holds a wooden pipe decorated with hair and wears beaded moccasins, bells, body paint, a feather bustle, a hair pipe breast plate, and a feather roach. Whirlwind Bear holds a leg band with bells and feathers and wears a beaded vest and feather headdress.
Date
1900
Notes
Title and "1042" from etching in print.; R7100335139
Description
1 photoprint on mat board ; 32 x 24 cm. (14 x 9 1/2 in.)
Subject
Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Omaha Indians--1900-1910.; Headdresses--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Porcupine Bear.; Whirlwind Bear.
Source
Source: H. C. Revercomb 1952.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Group portraits.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
