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Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial Group Dance

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Slightly elevated view of Ho Chunk performing at the Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial at night. A group of men and a group of women dance in two circles, wearing Native American ceremonial clothing. On the right a man is playing a drum. On the left are a Ho Chunk man, women and child watching. In the background are trees, a tipi and bark house.During its 78-year run (1919 to 1997) the Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial provided viewers a small glimpse into the ceremonies and dances performed by the Winnebago, Sioux, Kiowa and southwestern Native American tribes.

Date Created:
circa 1950-1959
Creator:
Reese, Oliver

Publication Information

Creator Reese, Oliver
Date Created circa 1950-1959

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection H.H. Bennett Studio collection, 1843-1998
Call Number PH 6062A BS 142-3450D
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465564502121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06062

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012O99
Legacy ID
WHi 125850

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