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Ho-Chunk Men Playing Wah-koo-chad-ah

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Six Ho-Chunk men are standing and kneeling around a blanket playing Wah-koo-chad-ah (Moccasin), a favorite game. A typical dwelling (chipoteke) is in the background.

Date Created:
circa 1890-1899
Creator:
Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908

Publication Information

Creator Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908
Date Created circa 1890-1899

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 9 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection H.H. Bennett Studio collection, 1843-1998
Call Number WHi(HHB)0501
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 UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012NY1
Legacy ID
WHi 4752

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