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Dance
of the Mandan Women
Vignette 28 |
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Karl Bodmer. Reise in das inner Nord-America in den Jaharen. Published by Prince Maximilian zu Wied, Paris, Coblenz and London: c. 1839-42. Aquatint engraving. |
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Original color on wove paper. Shows a ceremonial dance performed by women of the tribe. Plains Indians told versions of a story about a young woman who appeared dressed in white. She brought a bundle with a a sacred pipe. She turned into a white buffalo calf and disappeared. This dance recreates the story of the White Buffalo Calf. $4200 framed. |
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Tam O'Neill Fine Arts |
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