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recto: [Various animals and men], verso: [Three men in a canoe], Verso inscription: "Both sides of the pictures include an idea by Joseph Brownface, 13 years old, aided by his father. Represents the new age to come by the coming of a Messiah as was taught in the Sitting Bull religious rites called by white men "Ghost dance." Indians called it "Wacekiyapi" [?] and are offended at the title 'Ghost dance.'-A McG. Beede," 1913-1914, Pencil on paper, 7-1/8 x 12-1/4 inches (sheet)

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 80

Scope and Contents note

From the Series:

Sixty three uniformly foldered watercolor and pencil drawings.

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The [Sioux Indian Drawings] are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time maximum, and items in each box will be counted before and after delivery to the patron, proper art handling procedures will be strictly enforced (Priority I).

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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