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Dancing Ojibwa
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An Ojibwa man on a platform dancing for spectators. The dancer is wearing a feather war bonnet, leather vest, arm band, fringed buckskin leggings, moccasins, and ankle bells. Two Ojibwe children are sitting in the corner of the ring.
1938
Born, Allan, 1892-1959 (Wis.)
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Ojibwa Dancer
1938
An Ojibwa man in on a stage dancing for spectators. The man is wearing a feather war bonnet, a beaded apron, leather moccasins, and ankle bells. An Ojibwa boy is sitting at the edge of the ring.
Pointing Ojibwa
1938
An Ojibwa man pointing toward the sky. He is wearing a beaded and appliqued apron over leggings, a buckskin vest, and a feather war bonnet.
Ojibwa Indian
1938
A smiling Ojibwa man standing in a field with his arms crossed. He is wearing an appliqued apron with fringe and beads over buckskin leggings, a beaded choker, and a feather war bonnet.
Ojibwa Man Holding Eagle Fan
1938
An Ojibwa man standing in a forest holding an eagle feather fan. His vest and apron are beaded and appliqued. He is wearing leather moccasins, ankle bells, and a porcupine roach.
Ojibwa Boy
1938
A smiling Ojibwa boy standing in a boxing ring holding an eagle feather. The boy is wearing a buckskin shirt with fringe and a porcupine roach.
Ojibwa Shooting Arrow
1935
Ojibwa man shooting an arrow at the sky. The man is wearing buckskin leggings, a beaded apron, and porcupine roach. Two arrows are stuck in the ground beside him.
