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Chief Cumshewa, Charles Wesley Potlatch
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Chief Cumshewa, Charles Wesley Potlatch
Chief Cumshewa, Charles Wesley Potlatch

Chief Cumshewa, Charles Wesley Potlatch

Author/Photographer
Date1994 12 10
MediumPrints
Dimensions25.3 × 22.3 cm (9 15/16 × 8 3/4 in.)
ClassificationsPhotographs
Object numberPh 04415
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of the potlatch given Dec.10 1994 by Charles Wesley to announce Gitsga (Ron Wilson) as next Chief Cumshewa. Gitsga asks permission from Chief Cumshewa to do an eagle dance for the chiefs. Peggy Brown, Chief Cumshewa (Charles Wesley), Caroline Wesley, June Russ, Chief Sgan 7iw7wans (Alan Wilson), and Annabelle Wilson sit at the chiefs' table.
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Chief Cumshewa, Charles Wesley Potlatch
Museum Photographer
1994 12 10
Chief Cumshewa, Charles Wesley Potlatch
Museum Photographer
1994 12 10
Chief Cumshewa, Charles Wesley Potlatch
Museum Photographer
1994 12 10
Chief Cumshewa, Charles Wesley Potlatch
Museum Photographer
1994 12 10
Chief Cumshewa, Charles Wesley Potlatch
Museum Photographer
1994 12 10
Chief Cumshewa, Charles Wesley Potlatch
Museum Photographer
1994 12 10
Chief Cumshewa, Charles Wesley Potlatch
Museum Photographer
1994 12 10
Chief Cumshewa, Charles Wesley Potlatch
Museum Photographer
1994 12 10
Chief Cumshewa, Charles Wesley Potlatch
Museum Photographer
1994 12 10
Chief Cumshewa, Charles Wesley Potlatch
Museum Photographer
1994 12 10
Chief Cumshewa, Charles Wesley Potlatch
Museum Photographer
1994 12 10
Chief Cumshewa, Charles Wesley Potlatch
Museum Photographer
1994 12 10
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