Chief Andrew Fools Crow performs piercing rites on Ed McGaa - Oglala Sioux
Date
1970 August 14
Summary
A Native American (Oglala Sioux) chief, identified as Andrew Fools Crow, is on one knee as he performs a piercing ceremony on the prostrate body of Ed McGaa. Fools Crow wears a fringed vest over a long sleeved shirt, a headband, and an arm band. McGaa wears moccasins and leggings and appears to be grimacing from the pain.
Description
1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Subject
Body piercing--1960-1970; Dakota Indians--Spiritual life--1960-1970; Indians of North America--1960-1970; Oglala Indians--Spiritual life--1960-1970; Rites & ceremonies--1960-1970; McGaa, Ed; Fools Crow, Andrew.
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: ZZR710031671
Notes
Formerly F27847.; Title hand-written on back of print.; R7100316711
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