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American Indian New years, False Face Dance

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Joseph Keppler, Jr. (1872-1956, a long-time friend of George Heye); donated to MAI by Joseph Keppler in 1943.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Seneca [Cattaraugus]
Artist/Maker
Jesse Cornplanter (Hah Yonh Wonh Ish [He Strokes the Rushes]/Jesse James Cornplanter), Seneca [Cattaraugus], 1889-1957
Previous owner
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Donor
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Date created
circa 1900
Title
American Indian New years, False Face Dance
Object Name
Painting (Image withheld)
Media/Materials
Paper, graphite, watercolor
Techniques
Drawn, painted
Dimensions
30 x 23.9 cm
Object Type
Painting/Drawing/Print
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