Michael Adam Spears "Buffalo Spider", Teton Sicangu / Lakota Wet Plate Collodion in Fixer

Michael Adam Spears "Buffalo Spider", Teton Sicangu / Lakota, captured for the first time in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass for the series “Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective”. Michael played the young boy "Otter" in the movie "Dances with Wolves" in 1990 when he was 12. This original plate is earmarked for the State Historical Society of North Dakota to be included with the series.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 300mm lens, f4.5, 9 seconds of exposure, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows and skylights at Nostalgic Glass Wet Plate Studio, Bismarck, North Dakota, Plate 4941 taken on 2-2-2024.

[@jrubybowman]

I just love looking at Michael Spears' happy face. He is a special man.

[@michelleodaniel3306]

I believe Michael Spears is among a constellation of young stars who will shine for generations as the living heritage of Lakota people!❤

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Michael is an actor speaks his mind and heart when he sings, love the work of art.❤

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Michael looking amazing in his Native American attire, my favorite gentleman😍😍😍

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Michael is an talented actor, I definitely love his Native American attire. He's handsome☺

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How handsome Michael looking amazing in his Native American attire, actors have good looks, talent and personality on top of the list.😍😍😍

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WOW holy cow ❤

[@AnnaPoci-l1d]

The photo is amazing, Michael is a living legend..❤️

[@dekotahrunninghorse9372]

Incredible!!! Such a powerful pic that speaks volumes. He is such an incredible and amazing inspiration to all.

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❤❤❤❤ awwww he is so sweet too

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Love his eyes so much sadness

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Awesome