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The Scalp Dancer / Charles Marion Russell

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Leather album page with a photograph of a bronze Indian known as the scalp dancer. Remarks about the photograph include, "This Crow, one of a party just returned from a raid against the enemy, is celebrating their victory with feasting, dancing and counting their coup."

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Title(s): 
The Scalp Dancer
Creator(s): 
Charles Marion Russell (After);
George D. Sack (Author)
Culture: 
American
Date: 
1914
Materials/Techniques: 
gelatin silver process
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 x 7 in. (27.9 x 17.8 cm)
Classification: 
Photographs
Object Type: 
Silver Gelatin Print
Credit Line: 
Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa
Accession No: 
TU2009.39.8387.15
Previous Number(s): 
E.405
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)
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