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John Edward Thwaites (1863-1940)

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John Edward Thwaites (1863-1940)

Eskimo Medicine Man exorcising Evil Spirits from a sick boy. Working to Beat the Devil – #493

Nushagak, Alaska
Circa 1890
Vintage gelatin silver print

Height: 5 ¼ in.
Width: 3 ¼ in.

Inv. #Am-0802

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