Photograph
Ho-Chunk Powwow Police
Six Ho-Chunk men lined up for a group portrait at the powwow grounds. The men with sticks in their hands are members of the Bear Clan, who act as police for the tribe and handle security at tribal events. From left to right are Andrew Bigsoldier (WaConChaShootchKah), Henry Winneshiek (WaConChaRooNayKah), George Monegar (EwaOnaGinKah), Albert Thunder (CheNunkEToKaRaKah), Frank Washington Lincoln (ChakShepKonNeKah), and Max Bearheart (MoNeKah). |
Image ID: | 64325 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1910 |
Creator Name: | Van Schaick, Charles |
City: | Black River Falls |
County: | Jackson |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | (V24)5505 |
Original Dimensions: | 8.5 x 6.5 inches |
This image was used in "People of the Big Voice," published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press (2011). |
Social life and customs |
Land use, Rural |
Police |
Men |
Outdoor photography |
Portraits, Group |
Flags |
Trees |
Clothing and dress |
Hats |
Ethnic architecture |
Tents |
Ho Chunk Indians |
Rites and ceremonies |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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