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Object Number
2004.1.125.18
Display Title
Portrait of Ma-za Sh'a; Sisiton Sioux
Descriptions
Object Description
Portrait of Ma-za Sh'a; Sisiton Sioux
Label 1: While these photographs were not accessioned/they are mentioned in the 1904 annual report/ The name of the donor is in the annual report however, varies slightly/from the inscription on back of photographs/ see note on front of card; a Chief of the Sisiton Sioux.
Label 2: Gift of/ Estate of M.P.Kennard/Brookline/ Mass/ Oct. 14. 1904.
Label 3: 2004.1.125.18/P277/cf.H5858/(group portrait)
Label 4: Ma-za Sh'a (sounding Iron)/ A chief of theSisiton Sioux/ April 1858/by Julian Vannerson
Label 5: Dakota Indian/(Siouan)/P277/ Ma-za Sh'a./ (Sounding Iron)
Department
Photographic
Date
1857-1858
Artist
Julian Vannerson
Culture
- Sissiton Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Salt print
Dimensions
Overall: 15.24 x 20.32 cm (6 x 8 in.)
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