[Native Americana]. A group of 26 silver gelatin photographs of Pierre, South Dakota, incl. Native American subjects and ceremonies.

26 silver gelatin photographs, each approx. 4 x 5 in., on 8 3/4 x 7 in. cardstock mounts, printed ca early 20th century (images overall good, with toning, occasional soiling, some edge and corner wear to mounts, few mounts with creases/damage to lower edges). Uncredited, but many prints include period captions on the mounts. The group is comprised of a series of outdoor views of a ceremony or celebration and an unidentified Native American encampment in Pierre, South Dakota.

Subjects/scenes include: Group shot of Poor Elk, Bow Dog, Short Log, Dog Eagle, and Hard to Kill. -- Charging First and Blue Eyes. -- His Horse Looking. -- Yellow Owl "Orator." -- Mr. & Mrs. Charging Eagle and Yellow Owl. -- White Bull and Yellow Owl. -- White Swan. -- Spotted Horse and White Swan. -- Chief Hump. -- Multiple views of a parade on Pierre Street and Dakota Avenue. -- And others.

Together, 26 silver gelatin photographs.

The Larry Ness Collection of Native American Photography

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[Native Americana]. A group of 26 silver gelatin photographs of Pierre, South Dakota, incl. Native American subjects and ceremonies.

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