Eagle Dance - Choctaw 1861 - 1869

"Eagle Dance - Choctaw" is an 1861-1869 watercolor on paper by American artist George Catlin (1796-1872). The painting depicts a group of Choctaw people performing an eagle dance in front of two teepees. Catlin was known for his depictions of Native American life, and his work is considered valuable for its historical and anthropological significance. The painting’s composition places the viewer in a direct vantage point to witness the ceremony, and the detail in the figures’ attire and expressions conveys the cultural importance of this ritual dance.