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Bear ceremony, Ainu men and women dancing before altar
Bear ceremony, Ainu men and women dancing before altar
Object Number 2004.24.27130
Display Title Bear ceremony, Ainu men and women dancing before altar
Descriptions
Subject
  • Woman
  • Ceremony
  • Dance
  • Man
  • Altar
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Ainu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Japan
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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