War Paint

Brownstone, Arni

Published by R.O.M., Toronto, 1993

SUBTITLED : ` Blackfoot and Sarcee Painted Buffalo Robes in the Royal Ontario Museum '. Page vii of the introduction to these 85 pages notes that Blackfoot children were brought up to believe that war was an opportunity for men to acquire stature and riches. LEARN more about : Bloods, reserve lands, Edmund Morris, Running Wolf, Wolf Carrier, Calf Child, Willie White Pup, and horse raids. In the years 1907 to 1911, Edmund Morris commissioned `robes' from four Blackfoot and one Sarcee chiefs. These he `collected' and used prior to his donation. They are shown here in colour and in b/w drawings that spell out the story. Biblio at back. Cond : Red paper wrapper with white titling. Cover image is from Bull Head's (1908) robe. Volume in all SENSES is clean and crisp and bright. Minimal wear. No names. Collectible !! QUote (p. 31) : " ._._. of a different nature. The documentation associated with Chief Running Rabbit is an indication of the role of the Canadian government and its policy of rewarding native leaders who assimilated the ways of the white man while depriving those who held ._._._. . '. Seller Inventory # 017314

Bibliographic Details

Title: War Paint
Publisher: R.O.M., Toronto
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Colour and B/W plates
Condition: As New
Edition: 1st Edition