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Pawnee Torture

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A engraving of the artist's conception of Pawnees torturing a female captive in the Morning Star Sacrifice ceremony.

Date Created:
1884
Creator:
Eastman, Seth, 1808-1875

Publication Information

Creator
Eastman, Seth, 1808-1875
Date Created
1884

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(W6)13615

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0143PK
Legacy ID
WHi 35053

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