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Ki-On-Twog-Ky, or Cornplanter

Bass Otis, after F. Bartoli

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person from the waist up, facing forward and slightly left. They have distinct facial features with a nose ring, unique hair adorned with green and yellow feathers, traditional attire with metal ornaments on the shoulders, and a draped yellow fabric. The person holds a ceremonial object emitting smoke and colorful tassels. The background is plain light beige.

Artwork Details

Date
1837
Medium
hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
3505 × 4567 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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