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This is a series of photographs all relating to the preparation of a Cheyenne Sun Dance ceremony. Images include breaking ground for a dance altar, Sun Dancers in lodge, Cheyenne Indians at Sun Dance ceremony, and Cheyenne brave self torture. Funds for digitization provided by Mr. Steve Peckel in memory of William Chalfant.
Date: Unknown
Item Number: 304815
Call Number: E99 C53 D2 *2-5
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 304815
Collections - Photograph
Community Life - Religion - American Indian
Community Life - Religion - Ceremonies
Date - 1870s
Date - 1880s
Date - 1890s
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Photograph
People - American Indians - Tribes - Cheyenne
Type of Material - Photographs
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