Tul-lock-chish-ko, Drinks the Juice of the Stone, in Ball Player's Dress, 1834

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"Tul-lock-chish-ko, Drinks the Juice of the Stone, in Ball Player's Dress" is an 1834 painting by the American artist George Catlin, depicting a Native American ballplayer. Catlin, known for his documentation of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, created this work during a period when he traveled extensively throughout the western United States, capturing the lives and customs of the Native American tribes he encountered.

The painting portrays Tul-lock-chish-ko, whose name translates to "Drinks the Juice of the Stone," dressed in traditional ball player's attire. He is likely a member of the Mississippi Choctaw, a tribe Catlin visited and painted on several occasions. The subject is shown with a distinctive hairstyle and body paint, which were customary for ballplayers to wear during the game, a testament to the cultural significance and ceremonial aspects of the sport.

The artwork is part of Catlin's larger body of work, which aimed to preserve the image and memory of Native American cultures during a time of rapid change and displacement due to westward expansion and government policies. Catlin's paintings are considered an invaluable record of Native American life in the 19th century, offering insights into the customs, clothing, and daily activities of various tribes before significant influence from European settlers.

"Tul-lock-chish-ko, Drinks the Juice of the Stone, in Ball Player's Dress" is not only a portrait of an individual but also a representation of the sporting and spiritual life of the Mississippi Choctaw. The painting is characteristic of Catlin's style, which combines ethnographic detail with the artistic conventions of his time, and it contributes to the understanding of the cultural practices surrounding the Native American ball game, an antecedent of modern lacrosse.

As with many of Catlin's works, this painting is significant for its historical and cultural value, providing a visual account of Native American heritage and the diverse traditions that were prevalent before the widespread impact of European colonization. It remains an important piece in the study of both American art and the ethnographic history of Native American tribes.

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