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Men swinging on the pole of the Volador, one playing the fife and another a small drum
Men swinging on the pole of the Volador, one playing the fife and another a small drum
Object Number 2004.29.8185
Display Title Men swinging on the pole of the Volador, one playing the fife and another a small drum
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Aztec Indians / Swinging down. The two carrying the fife and small drum continue to play. / Indian festival at Tepesco two hours ride from Tulancingo & Apisaco) January 17 and 18 - 1894(?) / Gift of Miss. A. Breton - August 1899.
Keywords
  • Dance
  • Ethnographic
  • Ceremony
Subject
  • Dance
  • festival
  • Pole
Department Photographic
Date January 1894
Artist Adela C. Breton
Culture
  • Aztec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Puebla
Additional Geographic Terms Tepesco
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 11.43 cm (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)

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