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Maine Indians in Ceremonial for First Time. Combining for their first inter-tribal ceremony, braves and their Squaws from the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy tribes of Indians in Maine gathered on one of their ancient hunting grounds on bank of the Penobscot River at Bangor, Maine, and went through ceremonies of centuries ago. Above is shown princess Wavawaso who did an Indian cradle dance.

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Title:
Maine Indians in Ceremonial for First Time. Combining for their first inter-tribal ceremony, braves and their Squaws from the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy tribes of Indians in Maine gathered on one of their ancient hunting grounds on bank of the Penobscot River at Bangor, Maine, and went through ceremonies of centuries ago. Above is shown princess Wavawaso who did an Indian cradle dance.
Description:
[Information from item housing] Indians: Wire Photos
Photographer:
Associated Press
Name on Item:
AP
Date:
[ca. July 1931]
Format:
Photographs
Genre:
Photographic prints
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue
Subjects:
Indigenous peoples
Extent:
1 photograph : print ; sheet 206 x 260 mm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/4m90hz116
Terms of Use:
Rights status not evaluated.
All rights reserved.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title(s) from item.
Preferred Citation:
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue, Boston Public Library
Notes (acquisition):
Gift; Boston University, College of Communication, 1977/1978.
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Identifier:
22_10_001294_0023
Barcode:
39999088103351