Ghost Dance shirt (Image withheld)

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Culture/People: Sioux
Previous owner: Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Seller: Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Joseph Keppler, Jr. (1872-1956, a long-time friend of George Heye); purchased by George Heye from Joseph Keppler in 1906.
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Place: North Dakota or South Dakota; USA (inferred)

See related items: Sioux; Ceremonial/Ritual items

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 8994
Barcode: 008994.000

Object Type: Ceremonial/Ritual items

Object Name: Ghost Dance shirt (Image withheld)
Media/Materials: Cotton canvas, paint, feather/feathers
Techniques: Sewn, painted, fringed

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c6dbe1e6-4eae-4a51-b1c7-df004f686884

Record ID: NMAI_9496