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Photograph by the Gerhard Sisters, 1904. Gerhard Sisters "Aborginal Portraits". Missouri Historical Society Photographs and Prints Collections. NS 28114. Scan © 2003, Missouri Historical Society.
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The Tehuelche Indians, from the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina, were called the Patagonian Giants because the men were notable for their large stature, robust frame, and physical strength. A family of five adult men, one woman, and a young girl lived in horsehide tents on the Exposition grounds. Visitors came to witness their skills in horsemanship and marksmanship in competitions staged against American cowboys.
