Dance to the Berdache - Saukie 1861 - 1869

"Dance to the Berdache - Saukie" is an 1861-1869 watercolor painting by George Catlin. The artwork depicts a group of Sauk Native Americans performing a dance, likely a sacred ceremony. The painting is framed in an oval, creating a sense of intimacy and focus on the central figure, a berdache, a person who identifies as a third gender. Catlin's work often focused on documenting Native American cultures, and his paintings are valuable historical documents, offering insights into the lives and traditions of these peoples.