Ute Indians at the Bear Dance, Uintah Reservation, Utah, the bucks give way at the dance to U. S. soldiers who are present by invitation
Date
1888 March 12
Summary
Native American Ute women wearing buckskin costumes with shawls invite United States soldiers to perform the Bear Dance, Uintah Valley Reservation, Utah. Two white women invite Ute men to dance. The dance leader maintains order with a whip.
Description
1 photoprint on mat board : albumen ; 14 x 22 cm. (5 1/2 x 8 3/4 in.)
Subject
Bear dance--Utah--19th century; Indians of North America--Utah--19th century; Ute Indians Dance--Utah--19th century; Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation (Utah)--19th century; Ceremonial dancers--Utah--19th century; Soldiers--Utah--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Smith Gallery, 4185, 200.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710030696
Notes
Condition: photoprint is yellowed.; Title and "compliments of T. A. Byones U. S., Ind. Agnt." hand-written on back of print.; R7100306960
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