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Arikara Medicine Man

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Artist
Barry, D. F.
Collection
"Chiefs of the Sioux Wars and the Battle of Little Bighorn, published by Paul Harbaugh; Denver, Colorado, 1982."
Form
photograph
Date
c.. early 1870's
Accession Number
0450
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Artist
Barry, D. F.
Collection
"Chiefs of the Sioux Wars and the Battle of Little Bighorn, published by Paul Harbaugh; Denver, Colorado, 1982."
Date
c.. early 1870's
Form
photograph
Series
portfolio 67/150
Description
This man was a shirt wearer and a medicine man. The scalp locks upon his shirt testify to his prowess as a warrior; the arrangement of his hair serves as a symbol of his sacred office as a tribal leader and medicine man. (Harbaugh, P., 1982).
Dimensions
18 X 13.5 cm
Size Overall
51 X 41 cm
Medium
Black and white photograph
Condition
Right vertical edge is bowed back away from mat.
Primary Support
paper
Secondary Support
mat, plexiglass, backing board; frame - metal
Accession Number
0450
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