The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
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Black and white photograph subtitled "Tatankamaza:Iron Buffalo", with rifle.
From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
Black and White photograph of a group of indigenous peoples in modified traditional clothing surrounding circle of men engaged in a tea dance ceremony. Teepee and drums in background.
Discusses a controversial lesson in history through art, by presenting nstitutions devoted to nostalgic theme-park versions of history; the exhibit contrasts violence, defiance, racism, alienation and suicide with family harmony, friendship, creativity and work.