Native American (Shoshone) men participate in a Sun Dance in a brush enclosure. The men blow eagle bone whistles decorated with feathers as they dance near the center pole. A bundle of dried foliage, the Thunder's Nest, is tied to the center pole. The men wear kilts and beaded necklaces. Spectators stand near the edge of the brush enclosure.
Description
1 copy negative : film ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 8 x 14 cm. (3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
Subject
Indians of North America--1900-1930; Shoshoni Indians--1900-1930; Ceremonial dancers--1900-1930; Sun dance--1900-1930.
Format-Medium
Photograph
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: ZZR710032248
Notes
Condition: print creased near corner.; Formerly F7530.; Title and "Ind- Shoshone -Dances (sundance)" hand-written on back of print.; R7100322487
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