Native American (Sioux) men and women during the Squaw Dance on the Pine Ridge reservation, South Dakota. Some of the women are dressed in costumes which include long skirts, shirts accented by elk tooth designs, and headdresses. Other women sit on the ground to watch. Chief American Horse is present as are white spectators.
Date
1908
Notes
Formerly F46177.; Hand written on back of card: "These Indians gave a war dance here a couple of weeks ago" and "Blanche Teaker, Hays City, Kansas."; Postcard stamp printed on back.; Printed on back of card: "Photo made by S. D. Butcher & Son, Kearney, Neb.; Title and "Chief American Horse, good Indian, Interpreter" hand-written on front of original.; R7100316745
Description
1 photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint (postcard) ; 9 x 14 cm. (3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
Subject
Dakota Indians--Dance--South Dakota--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--South Dakota--1900-1910.; Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (S.D.)--1900-1910.; Ceremonial dancers--South Dakota--1900-1910.; Women--South Dakota--1900-1910.; American Horse, Dakota Chief, 1840-1908.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
