"FRECKLED FACE," an
Arapaho Indian 1898
This is a pencil of "Freckled
Face," an Arapaho Indian.
Photographer Frank A.
Rinehart (1862-1928) as
were most of the other
photos used to draw from in
this collection took the
photo used for reference.
The photograph was taken
in the year 1898. A beautiful
woman in her own right,
"Freckled Face's"
ceremonial cape is very
unique in the fact that is
covered with elk teeth. The
eyeteeth from an elk are
one of the very few sources
of ivory in the world. There
are over 225 teeth that are
visible in this "pencil,"
meaning that there are
probably well over 500 teeth
sewed to her cape. The
ivories from an elk are still
highly desirable and
collectable for ornate
jewelry and other uses.
One other little side note
here, Go to the zoom of
"Freckle Face." Take a
close look at her right ear.
She was wearing what
looks like a Christian cross
there. Very interesting.
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