[Panorama Depicting Native Americans].

[Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin]: [1920s?]. Panoramic photograph measuring 9¼” x 34”. Good: heavy staining and some loss at the lower right corner; several patches of lost surface area along the top edge, not impacting any of the subjects; numerous surface creases and a few small tears.

This is a panorama which shows 53 Native Americans in front of Stand Rock in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. They are all in traditional dress and likely were performers in the Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial (SRIC) which was shown in a nearby amphitheater. According to an article at Dells.com, SRIC ran from 1919 to 1997 and included ceremonies and dances by members of the Winnebago, Sioux, Kiowa and some southwestern tribes. More from that article:

“While Stand Rock had been the traditional Winnebago gathering place for years, the show was originally created with the tourists’ curiosity in mind. Visitors to the Wisconsin Dells area were enamored with its beautiful rock formations and rich Native American history. The entertainment at Stand Rock began shortly after World War I when a group of Winnebago Indians began running short ceremonies on the beaches of the Wisconsin River as the paddle-wheel steamboats tied up at the landing. Captain Glen Parson, one of the steamboat operators, noticed the visitors’ interest in the ceremonies, and arranged for seats to be placed nearby. Working together with the Winnebago tribe, Captain Parson helped organize a Pow-Wow which was held for a few short weeks during the summer months.

The Ceremonial, designed by Phyllis Crandall Connor, was first presented in 1919, and remained under her direction for the following 25 years. Chief Daybreak was the master of ceremonies and Chief Evergreen Tree was among the featured artists. The Ceremonial showcased the dances and sounds of various tribes . . .

The dances were sensational; and the regalia… mind-blowing! Accompanied by various percussion instruments, the dancers were adorned in brightly-colored intricate costumes. The details shown on the costumes held special meaning to the tribes, and coupled with the movements, bared resemblance to various woodland and water creatures. The dances paid tribute to unwritten language passed down from generation to generation within the tribes. Though many of the dances at Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial were abbreviated versions of the originals, the audience watched in awe from beginning to end.”

OCLC locates nothing similar. Good. Item #7738

Price: $750.00