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Chief Andrew Fools Crow performs piercing rites on Ed McGaa - Oglala Sioux

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Call Number	X-31671
Title	Chief Andrew Fools Crow performs piercing rites on Ed McGaa - Oglala Sioux
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.
Date	1970 August 14
Notes	Formerly F27847.; Title hand-written on back of print.; R7100316711
Physical 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.
Rights	Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase	Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material	Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Format-Medium	Photograph
Identifier	F27847 DPLW
Filename	10031671.TIF