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Mandan Village Life and Culture Described by Catlin
George Catlin details Mandan and Minatarree villages on the Upper Missouri, describing their earth-covered homes, lighting, clothing, hair color variation, ceremonies, and social norms. He notes interactions with chiefs, painting sessions, and the vivid display of buffalo hunts and skull customs.
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Mandan
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Missouri
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Irving
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Gros-ventres
Minataree
GEORGE CATLIN