Ptihn-Tak-Ochata, Dance of the Mandan Women, plate 28 from Volume 1 of 'Travels in the Interior of North America' 1843

This lithograph, created by Karl Bodmer in 1843, is a depiction of a traditional Mandan women's dance, titled "Ptihn-Tak-Ochata, Dance of the Mandan Women." This is Plate 28 from Bodmer's "Travels in the Interior of North America," which captures the beauty and cultural practices of indigenous peoples of the American West. The image showcases a group of women, adorned with intricate headdresses and traditional garments, engaged in a dance. Bodmer's meticulous attention to detail and depiction of the Mandan women's ceremonial attire offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of this Native American tribe.