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William Benson modeling the Pomo bearskin disguise now in the Peabody Museum
William Benson modeling the Pomo bearskin disguise now in the Peabody Museum
Object Number 2004.29.4004
Display Title William Benson modeling the Pomo bearskin disguise now in the Peabody Museum
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Pomo Indians, California (Kulanapan) / Pomo bear skin disguise now in Peabody Museum. / Wm Benson. Pomo maker of bearskin ceremonial robe."
Keywords
  • Ceremony
  • Ethnographic
Subject
  • bear
  • Costume
Department Photographic
Date 1812-1850
Culture
  • Pomo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 8.26 x 10.8 cm (3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.)

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