Salish Men Near Tipis (1903 Flathead Reservation, MT)

Title: Salish men on July 4th stand by tepees near St. Ignatius Mission, Flathead Reservation, Montana, 1903

Photographer: Hrakal, ? Libby, Charles A., Sr., 1879-1966 Libby, Charles A., Jr., 1907-1982 Date: 1903

Notes: Large group of men in clearing near three tepees. Four men sit in front around a large drum, the rest stand behind them in a semicircle. They have a variety of headdresses (feathered, roach, headband), beaded vests, breastplates, necklaces, leggings & breechcloths.

Note from unidentified source: Flathead Indian Tribe, Flathead Reservation, St. Ignatius Mission, Montana, July 4th, 1903

Subjects Salish Indians St. Ignatius Mission (Lake County, Mont.) Flathead Indian Reservation (Mont.) Holidays--Montana--Flathead Indian Reservation

Location Depicted: United States--Montana--Flathead Indian Reservation

Negative Number: L94-38.16

Collection: Jacob Quintana / Leach

Repository: Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture

Restrictions: University of Washington Digital Collections

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