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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 women are dancing in a pattern, wearing Native American ceremonial clothing. In the foreground five men are drumming. On the right sitting on bleachers are spectators. In the background are two tipis, trees, a rock formation and spectator seating. Behind the tipis is a building.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:
1959
Creator:
Reese, Oliver

Publication Information

Creator Reese, Oliver
Date Created 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 142-3484C
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
W012O9R
Legacy ID
WHi 125857

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