Grafton MA Hassanamisco Indians Wedding Feast Ceremony 1970 Postcard-image
Grafton MA Hassanamisco Indians Wedding Feast Ceremony 1970 Postcard-image

Grafton MA Hassanamisco Indians Wedding Feast Ceremony 1970 Postcard

$ 6.33

Continent: North America Unit Type: Unit Signed: No Features: Chrome Material: Cardboard Subject: Native American History brand: Yankee Colour Corp. Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit of Sale: Single Unit Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit Quantity: 1 Brand/Publisher: Yankee Colour Corp. City: Grafton Region: Massachusetts Postage Condition: Unposted Country of Origin: United States Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979 Number of Items in Set: 1 Country: USA Year Manufactured: 1970

Description

Grafton MA Hassanamisco Indians Wedding Feast Ceremony 1970 Postcard. This vivid full-color postcard captures a significant cultural event: a wedding feast ceremony at the Hassanamisco Indians Reservation in Grafton, Massachusetts. Depicting a scene reminiscent of the 1700s, the image showcases members of various tribes in their vibrant, traditional attire, gathering around a crackling campfire. The detailed portrayal includes Chief Strong Horse of the Narragansett and Pueblo Indians supervising, alongside Little Beaver of the Apache Indians performing a ceremonial dance, offering a powerful glimpse into Native American heritage and traditions. Produced by Yankee Colour Corp. as part of their "HISTORAMA" series in 1970, this postcard is a testament to historical reenactment and cultural preservation. It provides a unique visual record of a ceremonial gathering, highlighting the rich history and traditions of the Narragansett, Pueblo, and Apache peoples. Collectors and enthusiasts of Native American history, Massachusetts memorabilia, and historical postcards will appreciate the detailed depiction and the story it tells.

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