Native American Sioux men and boys perform the Omaha Dance, Pine Ridge Agency, South Dakota; spectators including whites look on. The dancers wear headdresses, roaches, breechcloths, kilts, legbands and belts with bells. A United States flag shows in the middle of the group.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photonegative : glass ; 13 x 21 cm. (5 x 8 in.); 1 photoprint ; 13 x 21 cm. (5 x 8 in.)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Glass negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Pine Ridge Agency--1890-1900.; Dakota Indians--Dance--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Pine Ridge (S.D.--1890-1900.; Boys--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.; Ceremonial dancers--South Dakota--Pine Ridge--1890-1900.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Louise Stegner of Omaha, Nebraska, in 1951.
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: ZZR710031391
Notes
Condition: Emulsion deterioration on plate.; Formerly F8891; also known as CGM1562.; Hand-written on back of print: "Pine Ridge Agency, S.D., Omaha dance" and "C.G. Morledge."; Inked on plate top border: "No.-1562" photographer monogram, and title; monogram and number also inked on plate image with second title and "155;" inked on bottom border: "Omaha."; R7100313917
Identifier
CGM1562 DPLW; F8891 DPLW
Filename
10031391.TIF
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