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Object Number
2004.29.6072
Display Title
Papiquenne
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Photostat of drawing by Henry Hamilton -- original in the Widener Library. Date probably from Capture of Detroit or thereabouts -- Ms. Eug 508.5; Papiquenne Savage Nipossen ----- This is a savage of the Nipossens, or lake of the two mountains, about 15 miles above Montreal. His name, Papiquenne, which means flute, His extraordinary resemblance to the Tartars is striking -- he had but little character or authority, he was nearly a silent flute."
Department
Photographic
Culture
- Nipossen
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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Canada
Dimensions
Overall: 11.5 x 9 cm (4 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
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