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The ordeal in the Sun Dance among the Blackfeet Indians

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Call Number	X-31128
Title	The ordeal in the Sun Dance among the Blackfeet Indians
Summary	Reproduction of a lithograph by Frederick Remington, shows a Blackfoot (Siksika) Native American man enduring a portion of the Sun Dance that includes a piercing of both nipples with thongs that are attached to ropes drawn tight. The man wears a breech cloth, a knife sheath, and earrings, and holds a shield in one hand. Observers are in the background.
Date	[between 1940 and 1970?]
Notes	Beneath artist's name on photonegative: "Blackfeet Agency, July 12, 1890."; Formerly F14761.; Photographic reproduction of a lithograph.; Title printed on bottom of photonegative.; R7100311282
Physical Description	1 copy negative ; 13 x 10 cm. (5 x 4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 18 x 13 cm. (7 x 5 in.)
Subject	Indians of North America--Spiritual life--Montana--1890-1900. Siksika Indians--Dance--Montana--1890-1900. Ceremonial dancers--Montana--1890-1900. Sun dance--Montana--1890-1900. United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Blackfeet Agency--1890-1900.
Source	Source: Harpers Weekly, Dec. 13, 1890.
Rights	Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase	Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material	Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Format-Medium	Photograph
Identifier	F14761 DPLW
Filename	10031128.TIF