Four Mura Indians 1854 - 1869

"Four Mura Indians" is a watercolor painting by George Catlin, created between 1854 and 1869. This artwork depicts four members of the Mura tribe, including a woman holding a child, two men holding spears, and a third man holding a bow and arrow. This painting is characteristic of Catlin’s work which often focused on documenting the lives of Native American tribes, particularly in the American West, in the mid-19th century. Catlin’s work often attempted to show Native Americans in a respectful and dignified light. This painting highlights the cultural traditions of the Mura people, particularly their use of weapons and adornments.