Ornamentation

Black and white photograph of "three men of the Sweetgrass Reserve on the occasion of Governor General Lord Tweedsmuir's visit." All three are in traditional costumes of heavy beadwork. The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white portrait of an Indigenous family, consisting of a man, in idealized traditional clothing, a woman in European clothing, a young boy in traditional clothing, and an infant held by the mother.

Black and white photograph of an indigenous man in idealized but elaborately beaded traditional costume holding a feathered drum. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an elderly indigenous man, seated, wearing headdress, beaded costume and cradling a weapon in a traditional scabbard. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an indigenous woman in idealized, elaborately beaded traditional costume with accessories standing outside of a teepee. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of three Indigenous women, two middle-aged and one younger wearing beaded dresses. One woman holds an infant on her lap. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of two indigenous men in elaborately beaded traditional costumes standing outside of a painted teepee at the Saskatoon exhibition. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of two Indigenous men in buckskin beaded outfits (ceremonial costumes) smoking cigarettes. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an indigenous man in beaded buckskin jacket holding tomahawk, entitled "Red Crow". From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an Indigenous man and his wife, both wearing European-styled clothes, although he is wearing beaded gauntlets. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an Indigenous man sitting in profile wearing an elaborately beaded buckskin jacket. Unused photograph from The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Image of an Indigenous man in a modified traditional outfit, decorated heavily with beadwork. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an Indigenous man wearing a headdress and a beaded outfit. Unused photograph from The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of an indigenous man in full romanticized and heavily beaded traditional costume holding a top hat in front of a painted teepee. Unused photo from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and White photograph of an indigenous man in European clothing wearing a hat with a beaded band. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a Cree man, "Must-took-no-kow" in a beaded buckskin costume. Unused photo from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of three Indigenous women in elaborately-beaded garments Unused photograph from The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Art History Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2001. This work is largely focussed on the Across Borders: Beadwork in Iroquois Life exhibit of 1999-2000.

Explores the evolution in clothing decoration and handiwork due to cultural and historical experiences.

Book review of: Floral Journey by Louis S. Dubin.

Report includes the following papers: Report of the Chief Clerk by H. W. Dorsey The Salishan Tribes of the Western Plateaus by James A. Teit, edited by Franz Boas Tattooing and Face and Body Painting of the Thompson Indians, British Columbia by James A. Teit, edited by Franz Boas Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia by Elsie Viault Steedman The Osage Tribe: Rite of the Wa-xo'-be by Francis La Flesche

Report includes the following papers: Report of the Director by J. W. Powell Pictographs of the North American Indians by Garrick Mallery Pottery of the Ancient Pueblos by William H. Holmes Ancient Pottery of the Mississippi Valley by William H. Holmes Origin and Development of Form and Ornament in Ceramic Art by William H. Holmes A Study of Pueblo Pottery as Illustrative of Zuñi Culture-Growth by Frank Hamilton Cushing

Art History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2004.

Explanation of style of beadwork in which the background beading follows the shape of the main design elements.

Discusses the work of artists who express Aboriginal identity in unconventional ways.

A photograph of George Mann Jr. (left) with family members and visitors at their homestead 14 miles north-east of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. (l to r) Mann Jr., Marion, Eveleen, Ethel and Beatrice. Others at right unknown. Note Mann Jr.'s beaded hat band. He grew up working with Cree people in Onion Lake and Saddle Lake, North West Territories, and was a fluent Cree speaker.

Interview is a general account of his life.

Examines how metal crosses where made and used by the Apache, Comanche, Kiowa and Lakota tribes.

Museum Studies Thesis (M.A.)--John F. Kennedy University, 2006.

Examines early Russian contact period through the recovery of glass beads from the Reese Bay archaeological site.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2016.

Discusses different tribal styles of prestigious necklaces worn by men.

Reproduction of the only known colour photograph of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, including several indigenous persons in idealized traditional costume.

Regaining ways and understandings by a group of northern Athapaskans through creating replica 19th century hide clothing.

Online exhibit of the history of Haida body art and designs. Includes pictures and drawings of tattoos.

Traces the introduction of trade beads into North America and the effect on First Nations art.

Looks at some recently discovered errors in ancient manuscripts and the implications they have on Sámi history, religion, and culture today.

Examines technique used in beadwork. Includes photographs.

Discusses performances by Lorena Wolf who speaks about hundreds of women murdered in Cuidad Juarez, Mexico; Christi Belcourt's street performance Vigil and a community project representing and honouring the lives of missing and murdered women and children.

Different coloured Moose hair developed to such an extent it replaced quill work and bead work. Discusses techniques with illustrations and photographs.

Image of two unidentified Indigenous women. One seated on floor, the other in a chair behind her.

Five images (one scanned here) of the same Aboriginal art on display at undisclosed location in Saskatoon. Shown is a painting, fur, leather and woodwork pieces.

Web page contains links to short artist biographies and a sample of the collection including basketry, jewelry, carved figures, paints, and pottery textiles.

Photo of family (2 grandparents(?), one mother with toddler on back). Elderly man wears cross around his neck and holds a walking stick. Mother with patterned blanket and beaded necklace and earrings.

Image depicts an elderly couple posing in front of their teepee with 3 young children. Elderly man holds a stick and is wearing a cross around his neck. They all wear western style dress, though the children have traditional beadwork around their necks. Teepee and rack clearly visible in background. Inscription on back reads: "Indian Family & tee-pee Cree tribe".

Exhibition review.

A black and white photograph of a beaded leather jacket, ca 1930s or 1940s.

Historical note:

Two black and white photographs of beaded moccasins, sold at Prairie Crafts in Saskatoon. Business card in file reads: For Authentic Canadian - Indian Handicrafts. John Garman, manager.