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Pole of the Volador, with men at its top waiting to begin
Pole of the Volador, with men at its top waiting to begin
Object Number 2004.29.8184
Display Title Pole of the Volador, with men at its top waiting to begin
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Aztec Indians / The five men waiting the moment to start. The leader first dances alone on centre. / Indian festival at Tepesco two hours ride from Tulancingo & Apisaco) January 17 and 18 - 1894(?) / Gift of Miss. A. Breton - August 1899.
Keywords
  • Ethnographic
  • Dance
  • Ceremony
Subject
  • Dance
  • festival
  • Pole
Department Photographic
Date January 1894
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.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Adela C. Breton

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