jan 1, 1895 - Painted Elk Hide
Description:
Materials: Painted elk hideArtist's Name: Attributed to Cotsiogo (Cadzi Cody)
Location: Eastern Shoshone, Wind River Reservation, Wyoming
Key Points: Purpose was to record history. Used natural pigments along with pigments obtained through trade. Freehand and stenciling. Painted by both men and women. Men associated with imagery on tepees, clothing, and shields. Imagery of battles. This hide was most likely created for Euro American tourists
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1895
Now
~ 130 years ago