Koshare Indian Dancers Eagle Dance Postcard La Junta Colorado E. C. Kropp-image
Koshare Indian Dancers Eagle Dance Postcard La Junta Colorado E. C. Kropp-image

Koshare Indian Dancers Eagle Dance Postcard La Junta Colorado E. C. Kropp

$ 10.55

Unit Quantity: 1 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Signed: No Number of Items in Set: 1 Brand/Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co. / Elmer C. Clark Country: USA Continent: North America Postage Condition: Unposted Region: Colorado Features: Divided Back Subject: Native Americans Dance Culture Boy Scouts City: La Junta brand: E. C. Kropp Co. / Elmer C. Clark Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1969 Country of Origin: United States Year Manufactured: Undated Unit of Sale: Single Unit Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Unit Type: Unit Type: Printed (Lithograph)

Description

Koshare Indian Dancers Eagle Dance Postcard La Junta Colorado E. C. Kropp. This captivating vintage postcard features the renowned Koshare Indian Dancers performing their famous Eagle Dance, a significant cultural event from La Junta, Colorado. The image beautifully captures a Koshare Head Chief in an intricate eagle costume, poised dramatically on the Koshare's Famous Thunder Drum, embodying the narrative of an eagle caught in a trap. The vibrant "Natural Color Post Card" process brings the scene to life, highlighting the detail of the traditional attire and the dynamic pose. Published by Elmer C. Clark of Denver, Colorado, and expertly manufactured in the U.S.A. by the respected E. C. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this postcard is a testament to early to mid-20th-century postcard production. It offers a glimpse into the interpretive performances of the world-famous Boy Scout Interpretative Indian Dancers, known as the Koshares. This collectible piece preserves a unique aspect of Native American cultural representation and regional history.

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