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Object Number
2004.29.5732
Display Title
Chief American Horse
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Dakota Indians (Siouan) / H. Rocher, Chicago. / [verso] From J. Landy to American Horse and given by American Horse to A.C.F. He was master of ceremonies in the Sundance held by the Ogallala in 1882. Gift of Alice C. Fletcher."
Keywords
- Ethnographic
- People and Family
- Proper Name
Subject
- Man
- Horse
Department
Photographic
Date
1850-1899
Artist
James Landy
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Additional Geographic Terms
High plains
Dimensions
Overall: 10.16 x 15.24 cm (4 x 6 in.)
Provenance
Previous owner
Previously owned by
Chief American Horse
Donor
Donated by
Alice C. Fletcher
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