Ree Indians Crossing the Missouri in "Bull Boats".
$29.95 USD • Used
Original hand-etched wood engraving. Full page illustration in Harper's Weekly, May 4, 1878. Condition Very Good. Light toning but image and paper intact. Image is clear. Size is 15 3/4" x 10 1/2"...
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Original hand-etched wood engraving. Full page illustration in Harper's Weekly, May 4, 1878. Condition Very Good. Light toning but image and paper intact. Image is clear. Size is 15 3/4" x 10 1/2". . . . . . . . The illustration "Ree Indians Crossing the Missouri in 'Bull Boats,'" drawn by Charles Graham, appeared in the May 4, 1878 edition of Harper's Weekly. This full-page wood engraving depicts Arikara (Ree) Native Americans navigating the Missouri River in traditional bull boatssmall, lightweight vessels made by stretching buffalo hides over a wooden frame. The artwork captures a historical moment of indigenous life and technology, showcasing the Ree people's resourcefulness in using these boats for travel and fishing. Published in New York by Harper & Brothers, the illustration reflects the period's interest in documenting Native American cultures amid westward expansion. The print is noted for its detailed and authentic portrayal, characteristic of Graham's style and Harper's Weekly's illustrative journalism.
Product Info
Publisher: Harpers Weekly
Year: May 4, 1878
Type: Used
Binding: Softcover
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