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Indians on Horseback on Plains

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Native Americans on horseback, watching men building a poled structure in the background. This photograph likely depicts the construction of a Sun Dance Lodge, a very sacred and important event in Native American life. Two top corners slightly torn from being removed from album. Two penciled lines on the back of the photograph.

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Title(s): 
Indians on Horseback on Plains
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
American
Date: 
late 19th century - early 20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
gelatin silver process
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Credit Line: 
Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa
Accession No: 
TU2009.39.273.58
Previous Number(s): 
D.10.148; 44785; D.10.148 (Colorado Springs number)
Department: 
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