Mahsette-Kuiuab, Chief of the Cree Indians, plate 22 from volume 1 of `Travels in the Interior of North America' by Karl Bodmer

Mahsette-Kuiuab, Chief of the Cree Indians, plate 22 from volume 1 of `Travels in the Interior of North America' 1843

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charcoal drawing

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This 1843 lithograph, "Mahsette-Kuiuab, Chief of the Cree Indians", was created by Karl Bodmer, a Swiss artist, who accompanied Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied on a scientific expedition to North America. The artwork is part of a series of prints depicting Native American tribes, which Bodmer created during the expedition. Bodmer's detailed portrayal of Mahsette-Kuiuab, chief of the Cree Indians, highlights the intricate tattoos and traditional fur clothing worn by the Cree people.