Native Americans and photography

[kefkat]

I enjoyed reading this article: astounding regarding the photo's

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Recolored Photos Of Native Americans From The 1800s

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The history of Native Americans is not an easy one to discuss. As beautiful and rich as their cultures are, there is no denying that they were slowly destroyed at the hands of white settlers. Oftentimes, it's easy for us to forget about the history that brought us to where we are today, as the old, black-and-white images feel distant and unreal.


We've already seen the impact that color can have on historical photographs, and the same can be said for these photographs of Native Americans. Dating anywhere between the late 1800s and early 1900s, these photos capture what life was like for Native Americans. Their clothing, their cultures, and their emotions all become more real thanks to those who took the time to hand-color these stunning photographs.


Cont: http://www.wimp.com/recolored-photos-of-native-americans-from-the-1800s/

 

[The Fear]

Some great shots in that article.

Wonder how America would have developed if we'd left them to their own devices!?

 

[villawill]

I stayed on a native american reservation for a couple of weeks when i was about 17....fascinating people who are still being fucked over by the US government

 

[The Fear]

Read Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee a good while back, totally horrific what was done to them (and as you say, still being done)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bury_My_Heart_at_Wounded_Knee