Ischohä Kakoschochatä Dance of the Mandan Indians, plate 25 from Volume 2 of 'Travels in the Interior of North America' 1843

"Ischohä Kakoschochatä: Dance of the Mandan Indians", a lithograph by Karl Bodmer, depicts a lively scene of a traditional Mandan dance. Created in 1843, the work is a testament to Bodmer's travels with Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied through the American West. This detailed illustration, part of Bodmer's acclaimed "Travels in the Interior of North America," provides invaluable documentation of Native American life and customs. The image captures the dynamic movements of the dancers, their colorful attire, and the surrounding landscape. This artwork is a valuable historical and artistic resource, showcasing the beauty and complexity of Indigenous cultures.