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Sioux Sun Dance

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Copy photograph of a painting of a Sioux Sun Dance ritual. Painting by Jules Tavernier.

Date Created:
1874

Publication Information

Date Created
1874

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013K5F
Legacy ID
WHi 153212

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