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Ho-Chunk Men Playing Wah-koo-chad-ah
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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.
circa 1890-1899
Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908
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