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Lucky John of Weitchpec, a great net maker and dance leader
Lucky John of Weitchpec, a great net maker and dance leader
Object Number 2004.29.4134
Display Title Lucky John of Weitchpec, a great net maker and dance leader
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Yurok Indians; California (Weitspekan) / "Lucky John of Weitchpec - great net maker and Dance leader - Bought his material (Iris) and the newly finished head piece - This is taken at the opening of his sweat house from which Mr. Hartman secured the old seat and wooden pillows" / Grace Nicholson, 1906."
Keywords
  • Proper Name
  • Ritual Figure
  • Ethnographic
Subject
  • Dancer
  • Man
Department Photographic
Date 1850-1906
Culture
  • Yokut
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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