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Pointing Ojibwa

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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.

Date Created:
1938
Creator:
Born, Allan, 1892-1959 (Wis.)

Publication Information

Creator
Born, Allan, 1892-1959 (Wis.)
Date Created
1938

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
12 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
M2005.099.354, Box 1
Media Number
Box 1
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011NLQ
Legacy ID
WHi 73342

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