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Ho-Chunk Indian with Canoe and Wigwams
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View towards a Ho-Chunk Indian wearing a blanket and holding a pipe standing behind a beached canoe. In the background are two typical dwellings (a chipoteke and a tepee or tipi) and beyond is a body of water.
circa 1890-1899
Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908
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Wona-Chia-Ah Chea-Da
circa 1890-1899
"Indian Tent and Ho-Chunk Women." Four Ho-Chunk women are sitting under a basic traditional structure (chipoteke).
Ho-Chunk Woman Tanning a Buckskin
circa 1890-1899
Ho-Chunk woman tanning buckskin. Typical dwellings (chipotekes) are in the background.
Ho-Chunk Men Playing Wah-koo-chad-ah
circa 1890-1899
Six Ho-Chunk men are standing and kneeling around a blanket playing Wah-koo-chad-ah (Moccasin), a favorite game. A typical dwelling (chipoteke) is in the background.
Eagle Dance
circa 1890-1899
Ho-Chunk Eagle Dance. Two Ho-Chunk men dance in front of two drummers. A group of Ho-Chunk sit on a bench on the right. Tepee in the background.
Ha-Noo-Gah Chun-Hut-Ah-Rah
circa 1890-1899
"Second Boy and Pony Indian." Ho-Chunk man standing with legs crossed, leaning on his pony. A typical dwelling (chipoteke) is in the background.
Ho-Chunk Woman and Child
circa 1890-1899
Studio portrait of Ho-Chunk woman and child.
