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Early 1900's Framed Shoshone Sun Dance Photograph

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
Early 1900's Framed Shoshone Sun Dance Photograph
Available in this lot we have a framed Shoshone Native American Sun Dance photograph originating from the early 1900's. The photo depicts a Sun Dance as two elderly dancers are blowing smoke on the center beam as the other dancers stand along the edge. The left side of the photo shows a figure in a wide brimmed hat and decorated vest and beaded accents. The photo is set into a custom wood frame with a white border around the piece. The back of the frame shows a art gallery tag reading "Shoshone Sun Dance - Artist Unknown Early 1900's - Held in the Summer months when Bison hunting flourished, many different bands of people came together to celebrate the living earth and all of its components. $650". The piece shows good condition overall with some wear on the frame. The frame measures 14 1/4" wide by 12 1/2" tall with the photo measuring 7 1/4" wide by 5" tall.