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

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

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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