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Copy of painting of Ma-u-rita, Zuni woman
Copy of painting of Ma-u-rita, Zuni woman
Object Number 2004.29.5190
Display Title Copy of painting of Ma-u-rita, Zuni woman
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Written on board: "Ma-u-rita. Zuni / [verso] Gift of Frederick A. Delano of Chicago, June, 1899. Original painting by Elbridge A. Burbank. Ma-u-rita (Zuni [Woman]). A witch, the Zunis had hung her up for punishment, but U.S. Troops from Fort Wingate liberated her, and arrested the chiefs of the Bow."
Department Photographic
Date late 19th Century
Artist Elbridge Ayer Burbank
Culture
  • Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Materials Paperboard adhered to Print, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 17.145 x 12.065 cm (6 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Donor Donated by Frederick A. Delano

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