Native American (Kiowa) men and women, Gourd Clan members (some of whom are descendants of the Kiowa Chief Satanta or White Bear Person) participate in a Gourd Clan dance in Carnegie, Oklahoma. Some of the men hold sticks that are decorated with feathers and wear blankets over their shoulders and metal bead bandoliers, one man wears a fringed belt, scarves over his braids, face paint, and a fur turban, another wears a roach; others wear cowboy hats.
Date
[July, 1969]
Notes
Photographer's information stamped on back of print.; Title supplied.; R7100323988
Description
1 photoprint ; 20 x 24 cm. (8 x 9 1/2 in.)
Subject
Clans--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.; Kiowa Indians--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.; Carnegie (Okla.)--1960-1970.; Ceremonial dancers--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.; Reunions--Oklahoma--Carnegie--1960-1970.; Satanta, Kiowa Chief, ca. 1815-1878--Family.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
