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Collection Area Printed Collections Language Not applicable Subject Religious ceremonies

1. L.R.298.b.2, 1(39)

Reference (shelfmark):
L.R.298.b.2, 1(39)
Title:
Alhkidóhihi — Navaho. Photographer: Curtis, Edward Sheriff
Scope & Content:
View of a Navaho sand painting: 'One of the four elaborate dry-paintings or sand altars employed in the rites of the Mountain Chant, a Navaho medicine ceremony of nine days' duration.'
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1907
Extent:
1 item

2. L.R.298.b.2, 3(83)

Reference (shelfmark):
L.R.298.b.2, 3(83)
Title:
The Sun Dancer. Photographer: Curtis, Edward Sheriff
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Portrait of a sun dancer of the Teton Sioux: 'As they dance, the performers never leave the spot on which they stand, the movement consisting in a slight upward spring from the toes and ball of the foot; legs and body are rigid. Always the right palm is extended to t...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1907
Extent:
1 item

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