Native American Sioux men and boys perform the Omaha Dance, Pine Ridge Agency, South Dakota, surrounded by spectators including whites. The dancers wear headdresses, roaches, breechcloths, leg bands and belts with bells, and bustles.
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.)
Subject
United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Pine Ridge Agency; Dakota Indians--Dance--South Dakota--Pine Ridge; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Pine Ridge; Pine Ridge (S.D.; Ceremonial dancers--South Dakota--Pine Ridge
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: ZZR710031390
Notes
Condition: Emulsion deterioration on plate.; Formerly F8890; also known as CGM1700.; Hand-written on back of print: "Pine Ridge Agency, Omaha dance, July 3, 1891" and "C.G. Morledge."; Inked on plate image: title, photographer monogram, "No. 1700." and "No 146."; R7100313909
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