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Mato-Tope, A Mandan Chief
3673617 Mato-Tope, A Mandan Chief by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian, Prince of Wied; with numerous engravings on wood, and a large map; translated from the German, by H. Evans Lloyd: to accompany the original series of eighty-one elaborately-colored plates: size, imperial folio
Tableau 13 in atlas: Illustrations to Maximilian, Prince of Wieds Travels in the interior of North America. Portrait of Mandan Chief, Mato-Tope or " Four Bears". He wears a shirt made of bighorn sheepskin, adorned with ermine tails, locks of hair, quillwork outlined in beads. He wears a large headdress with eagle feathers The red markings on his skin have been identified as old war wounds and the symbols on his shoulder represent brave deads. He holds a lance in his right hand. In 1836 Maximilian commissioned Bodmer to create illustrations to accompany the text of his atlas documenting their travels. These illustrations include 81 plates of aquatints.
by Bodmer, Karl, 1809-1893
London: Ackermann and Co.
Illustrations to Maximilian, Prince of Wieds Travels in the interior of North America); eNewberry Library; Swiss, out of copyright
Media ID 22485612
© Newberry Library / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases Mato-Tope, a revered Mandan Chief, captured by the talented artist Karl Bodmer. The portrait is part of an extensive series of illustrations commissioned by Maximilian, Prince of Wied, to document their travels in the interior of North America. Mato-Tope stands tall and proud in his traditional attire, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Mandan tribe. His shirt made from bighorn sheepskin is adorned with ermine tails and intricate quillwork outlined in beads. A large headdress adorned with majestic eagle feathers crowns his head. The markings on Mato-Tope's skin tell stories of past battles and courageous deeds. Each red marking represents an old war wound while symbols on his shoulder symbolize acts of bravery. In his right hand, he holds a lance, symbolizing strength and protection. Bodmer's attention to detail brings this remarkable chief to life through aquatints that beautifully capture every nuance and expression. This particular tableau serves as a testament to both artistic skill and historical documentation. Displayed at the Newberry Library in Chicago, Illinois, this print offers viewers a window into Native American culture during the 19th century. It invites us to appreciate the beauty and resilience embodied by Mato-Tope as well as honor the legacy left behind by indigenous communities across North America.
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