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Object Number
2004.29.5858
Display Title
Dakota Indians (Siouian)
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Dakota Indians (Siouan) Dakota Indians (Siouan) 1. Nathaniel P. Brown, an Indian Trader, and Brother of Joseph R. Brown, Indian Agent. 2. Wa-mdi Upi' Du'-ta (Scarlet Eagle Tail.) A Chief of the Sisiton Sious'. 3. A-ki'-pa (The Meeter) A Warrior of the Sisiton Sioux. 4. Ma'-za Sh'a (Sounding Iron) A Chief of the Sisiton Sioux. 5. Wa'-kan. Hi-na-pe. (He that appears sacred) or Chas Renville. A young civilized Sisiton Sioux. 6. An-Pe’-tu To’-ke-tsha. (The other Day). A Warrior of the Wahpeton Sious. 7. Upi' I-ya'-hde-ya (Tail-Feather joined.) A Chief of the Wahpeton Sioux. 8. Ma-'za Ku-le' Ma'-ni (He that shoots metal walking) An elective Chief of the Wahpeton Sioux. 9. Tho.s S. Williamson, M.D. of N. Carolina, a Missionary among the Sioux. 1834. / [verso] Gift of Estate of M.P. Kennard, Brookline, Mass. Oct. 14, 1904."
Subject
- People
Department
Photographic
Date
1858
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 20.32 x 15.24 cm (8 x 6 in.)
Provenance
Donor
Donated by
Estate of M.P. Kennard
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