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U T E A R T I F A C T S

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Collection by
Alexandr Denisov
NMAI

A M U L E T U T E

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Armband, Ute. German silver ("nickel silver"/copper-nickel alloy), glass bead/beads, brass beads, shell/shells, hide thong/babiche. Colorado or Utah; USA (inferred) 1890-1920. NMAI.

A R M B A N D U T E

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Rawhide Pouch (Parfleche), Flat, Square. Culture: Ute (Nuche), Northern, Uintah. Collector: Major John W. Powell. Utah, 1875. NMNH
Saddlebags Of Skin "Tak-Vwi-Nump". Culture: Ute (Nuche), Northern, Seuvaritz. Collector: Major John W. Powell. Colorado, 1871. Illustrated in Fowler and Matley (1979)(Figure 77) with the following remarks: "Listed as Seuvarits Ute in Powell (1878) catalog." NMNH.
Shoulder bag/Bandolier bag, Ute. Hide, glass bead/beads, wool cloth, sinew, cotton thread, paint. Colorado or Utah; 1870-1890. Collection of James Clark (of New York, New York). NMAI.

B A G S P O U C H E S U T E

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NMNH.
NMAI.
NMAI.

C R A D L E S U T E

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Velvet, glass bead/beads. Colorado or Utah. NMAI.
Deerhide/deerskin, wool cloth, glass bead/beads, paint. NMAI.
The yoke of the dress is outlined in a beadwork band. The neck is also outlined in a beadwork band. The top of the sleeves have a beadwork panel. The ends of the sleeves are fringed with the fur of the animal still on the fringes. The sides and bottom are fringed. At the outside lower edges of the dress are two squares of red material outlined in flowered flannel. At the place of attachment are tufts of red material. On the left hand side of the dress half way down is tied a small buckskin sack

D R E S S

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Headdress. Culture: Ute? Numunuu (Comanche)? Kaw (Kansa)? Date: early 1900-s. Felt headcap sewn to beaded headband; eagle feather tips bound in red felt strips and white bands attached to headband; beaded geometric patterns in dark and light blue on white background on headband. The Autry Museum of the American West.
Headdress, Ute. Buffalo hide/skin, eagle feather/feathers, glass bead/beads. Colorado or Utah. Collected by General Nelson A. Miles (1839-1925, U.S. Army), probably during campaigns in the Southwest between 1886 and 1890; inherited by his children, Major General Sherman Miles (1882-1966) and Cecelia Miles Reber (Mrs. Samuel K. Reber, 1869-1952); donated to MAI by Major General Sherman Miles in 1953 in memory of Cecelia Miles Reber. NMAI.
Roach, Ute. Porcupine guard hair. Colorado or Utah. Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Albert Green Heath (1888-1953, a noted collector of Indian artifacts); purchased by MAI from Albert Green Heath in 1919. NMAI.

H E A D D R E S S E S

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Ignacio, Southern Ute Reservation / La Plata County, Colorado. "The blanket is of canvas and has a 7" border of porcupine quill embroidery on dressed skin. The edges of the blanket terminate in fringes; the upper portion of the fringe being covered with beads. Brass bells are placed at intervals around the edge of the blanket. Exhibited and possibly made by John Dale." Original tag with artifact indicates this object was exhibited by John Dale at the Santa Fe Indian Fair of 1923. NMNH.
Crupper Northern Ute, Uintah. Utah, United States, Major John W. Powell, 1874. Culture attribution per Fowler and Matley (1979). NMNH.
Circa 1850. NMAI.

H O R S E G E A R U T E

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Man’s shirt, Ute. Deerhide/deerskin, glass bead/beads. Colorado; collected in 1884. NMAI.
Wool cloth, hide, glass bead/beads, linen thread, pigment/pigments. Colorado or Utah; 1870-1880. NMAI.
Man’s shirt, Southern Ute. Deerhide/deerskin, glass pony beads, pigment/pigments, sinew, hide thong/babiche. Colorado; 1880-1900. Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Francis C. Christ (Frank Christ, 1851-1947); purchased by MAI from Francis Christ circa 1917. NMAI.

J A C K E T S S H I R T S V E S T S U T E

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NMAI.
Southern Ute Reservation; La Plata County, Archuleta County; Colorado; 1875-1900. NMAI.
NMAI.

K N I F E S H E A T H U T E

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MADE? AND WORN BY CHI-PETA, WIFE OF CHIEF OURAY. I.D. AS TETON DAKOTA BY DR. JOHN C. EWERS, BUT IDENTIFIED AS FROM CHIPETA (UTE)… WHO IS CALLED THE QUEEN OF THE TRIBE. SHE WAS THE WIFE OF OLD CHIEF OURAY. SHE IS THE ONLY WOMAN WHO IS ALLOWED IN THE COUNCIL ROOM DURING A COUNCIL. Chipeta or White Singing Bird (1843 –1924) was the second wife of Chief Ouray of the Uncompahgre Ute tribe. Born a Plains Apache, she was raised by the Utes in what is now Conejos, Colorado. NMNH.
NMNH.
Man’s leggings, Northern Ute, Uintah. Colorado, United States, Major John W. Powell, 1871. Man's leggings in Fowler and Matley (1979). NMNH.

L E G G I N G S U T E

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NMNH.
NMNH.
NMNH.

M O C C A S I N S U T E

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Hide, bear claw/claws , glass bead/beads, hide thong/babiche. Colorado or Utah. NMAI.
Glass bead/beads, hide, cotton cloth, hide thong/babiche, shell/shells, abalone/haliotis shell, metal items. NMAI.
Necklace, Northern Ute (Nuche). Collector: Dr. Paul B. Carter. Uintah/Ouray Reservation (not certain), Utah, 1901. From card: "Part of a sun-dance costume worn on neck by monk, Chief Chav-a-nan's son. It is a shield of rawhide painted and covered with beadwork." Note: "Chief Chav-a-nan" is probably the Ute man called Chavanaux/Chavaneaux/Shavanaugh or Shavano, and Monk is presumably the man called Monk Shavano. NMNH.

N E C K L A C E U T E

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NMAI.
NMAI.
NMAI.

P I P E B A G S U T E

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NMAI.
NMAI

Q U I V E R B O W C A S E U T E

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Headdress. Culture: Ute? Numunuu (Comanche)? Kaw (Kansa)? Date: early 1900-s. Felt headcap sewn to beaded headband; eagle feather tips bound in red felt strips and white bands attached to headband; beaded geometric patterns in dark and light blue on white background on headband. The Autry Museum of the American West. American West, Native American, Light In The Dark, Light Blue, War Bonnet, Eagle Feathers, Plains Indians, Feather Headdress, Beaded Headband
American West
Native American
Light In The Dark
Light Blue
War Bonnet
Eagle Feathers
Plains Indians
Feather Headdress
Beaded Headband
Headdress. Culture: Ute? Numunuu (Comanche)? Kaw (Kansa)? Date: early 1900-s. Felt headcap sewn to beaded headband; eagle feather tips bound in red felt strips and white bands attached to headband; beaded geometric patterns in dark and light blue on white background on headband. The Autry Museum of the American West.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
Rawhide Pouch (Parfleche), Flat, Square. Culture: Ute (Nuche), Northern, Uintah. Collector: Major John W. Powell. Utah, 1875. NMNH Rawhide, Powell, Northern, Pouch, Culture, Square, Flat, Bass, Sachets
Rawhide
Powell
Northern
Pouch
Culture
Square
Flat
Bass
Sachets
Rawhide Pouch (Parfleche), Flat, Square. Culture: Ute (Nuche), Northern, Uintah. Collector: Major John W. Powell. Utah, 1875. NMNH
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
Saddlebags Of Skin "Tak-Vwi-Nump". Culture: Ute (Nuche), Northern, Seuvaritz. Collector: Major John W. Powell. Colorado, 1871. Illustrated in Fowler and Matley (1979)(Figure 77) with the following remarks: "Listed as Seuvarits Ute in Powell (1878) catalog." NMNH. Saddlebags, Fowler, Colorado, Catalog, Figures, Skin, Illustration
Saddlebags
Fowler
Colorado
Catalog
Figures
Skin
Illustration
Saddlebags Of Skin "Tak-Vwi-Nump". Culture: Ute (Nuche), Northern, Seuvaritz. Collector: Major John W. Powell. Colorado, 1871. Illustrated in Fowler and Matley (1979)(Figure 77) with the following remarks: "Listed as Seuvarits Ute in Powell (1878) catalog." NMNH.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
Shoulder bag/Bandolier bag, Ute. Hide, glass bead/beads, wool cloth, sinew, cotton thread, paint. Colorado or Utah; 1870-1890. Collection of James Clark (of New York, New York). NMAI. Native American Crafts, Native American Indians, Native Americans, Beaded Pouch Bag, Jingle Dress, Horse Gear, Native Design, Native Art, Nez Perce
Native American Crafts
Native American Indians
Native Americans
Beaded Pouch Bag
Jingle Dress
Horse Gear
Native Design
Native Art
Nez Perce
Shoulder bag/Bandolier bag, Ute. Hide, glass bead/beads, wool cloth, sinew, cotton thread, paint. Colorado or Utah; 1870-1890. Collection of James Clark (of New York, New York). NMAI.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
Large Ute Beaded Hide Tab Bag. Length: 23 in (58.5 cm). Sotheby’s January 2023. Native American Tribes, Beadwork, North American, January, Indian, Beaded, Large, Length
Native American Tribes
Beadwork
North American
January
Indian
Beaded
Large
Length
Large Ute Beaded Hide Tab Bag. Length: 23 in (58.5 cm). Sotheby’s January 2023.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
Man’s shirt, Ute. Deerhide/deerskin, glass bead/beads. Colorado; collected in 1884. NMAI. Buckskins, Deer Skin, S Shirt, Glass Beads, Kimono Top, Bell Sleeve Top, Colorado Usa
Buckskins
Deer Skin
S Shirt
Glass Beads
Kimono Top
Bell Sleeve Top
Colorado Usa
Man’s shirt, Ute. Deerhide/deerskin, glass bead/beads. Colorado; collected in 1884. NMAI.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
Wool cloth, hide, glass bead/beads, linen thread, pigment/pigments. Colorado or Utah; 1870-1880. NMAI. Native American Clothing, Native American Beadwork, American Apparel, Male Clothing, Powwow Regalia, Native Indian, Indian Male
Native American Clothing
Native American Beadwork
American Apparel
Male Clothing
Powwow Regalia
Native Indian
Indian Male
Wool cloth, hide, glass bead/beads, linen thread, pigment/pigments. Colorado or Utah; 1870-1880. NMAI.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
Velvet, glass bead/beads. Colorado or Utah. NMAI. Short Sleeve Dresses, Dresses With Sleeves, Velvet, Beads, Girl, Tops
Short Sleeve Dresses
Dresses With Sleeves
Velvet
Beads
Girl
Tops
Velvet, glass bead/beads. Colorado or Utah. NMAI.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
Belt bag, Ute. Hide, metal cones, glass bead/beads, hide thong/babiche. Colorado or Utah. Collected by Charles F. Nesler (1864-1930), probably between 1897 and 1904 when he worked as an inspector with the US Indian Service. NMAI. Lakota, Cones, Belt Bag, Strike, Lite, Bead Work, Charles
Lakota
Cones
Belt Bag
Strike
Lite
Bead Work
Charles
Belt bag, Ute. Hide, metal cones, glass bead/beads, hide thong/babiche. Colorado or Utah. Collected by Charles F. Nesler (1864-1930), probably between 1897 and 1904 when he worked as an inspector with the US Indian Service. NMAI.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
Hide, bear claw/claws , glass bead/beads, hide thong/babiche. Colorado or Utah. NMAI. Bear Claws, Amulets, Nativity, Hide
Bear Claws
Amulets
Nativity
Hide
Hide, bear claw/claws , glass bead/beads, hide thong/babiche. Colorado or Utah. NMAI.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
Headdress, Ute. Buffalo hide/skin, eagle feather/feathers, glass bead/beads. Colorado or Utah. Collected by General Nelson A. Miles (1839-1925, U.S. Army), probably during campaigns in the Southwest between 1886 and 1890; inherited by his children, Major General Sherman Miles (1882-1966) and Cecelia Miles Reber (Mrs. Samuel K. Reber, 1869-1952); donated to MAI by Major General Sherman Miles in 1953 in memory of Cecelia Miles Reber. NMAI. Native American Headdress, General Sherman, Headgear, Headdresses, Southwest, Sacred
Native American Headdress
General Sherman
Headgear
Headdresses
Southwest
Sacred
Headdress, Ute. Buffalo hide/skin, eagle feather/feathers, glass bead/beads. Colorado or Utah. Collected by General Nelson A. Miles (1839-1925, U.S. Army), probably during campaigns in the Southwest between 1886 and 1890; inherited by his children, Major General Sherman Miles (1882-1966) and Cecelia Miles Reber (Mrs. Samuel K. Reber, 1869-1952); donated to MAI by Major General Sherman Miles in 1953 in memory of Cecelia Miles Reber. NMAI.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
Glass bead/beads, hide, cotton cloth, hide thong/babiche, shell/shells, abalone/haliotis shell, metal items. NMAI. Chocker, Trade Beads, Abalone, New Outfits, Basin
Chocker
Trade Beads
Abalone
New Outfits
Basin
Glass bead/beads, hide, cotton cloth, hide thong/babiche, shell/shells, abalone/haliotis shell, metal items. NMAI.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
Man’s shirt, Southern Ute. Deerhide/deerskin, glass pony beads, pigment/pigments, sinew, hide thong/babiche. Colorado; 1880-1900. Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Francis C. Christ (Frank Christ, 1851-1947); purchased by MAI from Francis Christ circa 1917. NMAI. Deerskin, Pony Beads, American Indians, Pigment
Deerskin
Pony Beads
American Indians
Pigment
Man’s shirt, Southern Ute. Deerhide/deerskin, glass pony beads, pigment/pigments, sinew, hide thong/babiche. Colorado; 1880-1900. Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Francis C. Christ (Frank Christ, 1851-1947); purchased by MAI from Francis Christ circa 1917. NMAI.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
Deerhide/deerskin, wool cloth, glass bead/beads, paint. NMAI. Cuckoo Clock, Wall Clock, Girls Dresses, Wool
Cuckoo Clock
Wall Clock
Girls Dresses
Wool
Deerhide/deerskin, wool cloth, glass bead/beads, paint. NMAI.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
Roach, Ute. Porcupine guard hair. Colorado or Utah. Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Albert Green Heath (1888-1953, a noted collector of Indian artifacts); purchased by MAI from Albert Green Heath in 1919. NMAI. Indian Artifacts, Porcupine, Heath, The Collector, Albert, Guard, Unknown
Indian Artifacts
Porcupine
Heath
The Collector
Albert
Guard
Unknown
Roach, Ute. Porcupine guard hair. Colorado or Utah. Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Albert Green Heath (1888-1953, a noted collector of Indian artifacts); purchased by MAI from Albert Green Heath in 1919. NMAI.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
The yoke of the dress is outlined in a beadwork band. The neck is also outlined in a beadwork band. The top of the sleeves have a beadwork panel. The ends of the sleeves are fringed with the fur of the animal still on the fringes. The sides and bottom are fringed. At the outside lower edges of the dress are two squares of red material outlined in flowered flannel. At the place of attachment are tufts of red material. On the left hand side of the dress half way down is tied a small buckskin sack Indian Clothes, Indian Outfits, Fringes, Sack, Attachment
Indian Clothes
Indian Outfits
Fringes
Sack
Attachment
The yoke of the dress is outlined in a beadwork band. The neck is also outlined in a beadwork band. The top of the sleeves have a beadwork panel. The ends of the sleeves are fringed with the fur of the animal still on the fringes. The sides and bottom are fringed. At the outside lower edges of the dress are two squares of red material outlined in flowered flannel. At the place of attachment are tufts of red material. On the left hand side of the dress half way down is tied a small buckskin sack
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
Ignacio, Southern Ute Reservation / La Plata County, Colorado. "The blanket is of canvas and has a 7" border of porcupine quill embroidery on dressed skin. The edges of the blanket terminate in fringes; the upper portion of the fringe being covered with beads. Brass bells are placed at intervals around the edge of the blanket. Exhibited and possibly made by John Dale." Original tag with artifact indicates this object was exhibited by John Dale at the Santa Fe Indian Fair of 1923. NMNH. Porcupine Quills, Saddle Blanket, Santa Fe, Artifacts, Quilling, Portion, Bells
Porcupine Quills
Saddle Blanket
Santa Fe
Artifacts
Quilling
Portion
Bells
Ignacio, Southern Ute Reservation / La Plata County, Colorado. "The blanket is of canvas and has a 7" border of porcupine quill embroidery on dressed skin. The edges of the blanket terminate in fringes; the upper portion of the fringe being covered with beads. Brass bells are placed at intervals around the edge of the blanket. Exhibited and possibly made by John Dale." Original tag with artifact indicates this object was exhibited by John Dale at the Santa Fe Indian Fair of 1923. NMNH.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
Necklace, Northern Ute (Nuche). Collector: Dr. Paul B. Carter. Uintah/Ouray Reservation (not certain), Utah, 1901. From card: "Part of a sun-dance costume worn on neck by monk, Chief Chav-a-nan's son. It is a shield of rawhide painted and covered with beadwork." Note: "Chief Chav-a-nan" is probably the Ute man called Chavanaux/Chavaneaux/Shavanaugh or Shavano, and Monk is presumably the man called Monk Shavano. NMNH. Sun Dance, Ouray, Native American Artifacts, Dance Costumes, Saddle Bags
Sun Dance
Ouray
Native American Artifacts
Dance Costumes
Saddle Bags
Necklace, Northern Ute (Nuche). Collector: Dr. Paul B. Carter. Uintah/Ouray Reservation (not certain), Utah, 1901. From card: "Part of a sun-dance costume worn on neck by monk, Chief Chav-a-nan's son. It is a shield of rawhide painted and covered with beadwork." Note: "Chief Chav-a-nan" is probably the Ute man called Chavanaux/Chavaneaux/Shavanaugh or Shavano, and Monk is presumably the man called Monk Shavano. NMNH.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
NMNH. Moccasins, Bows, Leggings, Flats, Quick, Fashion
Moccasins
Bows
Leggings
Flats
Quick
Fashion
NMNH.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
MADE? AND WORN BY CHI-PETA, WIFE OF CHIEF OURAY. I.D. AS TETON DAKOTA BY DR. JOHN C. EWERS, BUT IDENTIFIED AS FROM CHIPETA (UTE)… WHO IS CALLED THE QUEEN OF THE TRIBE. SHE WAS THE WIFE OF OLD CHIEF OURAY. SHE IS THE ONLY WOMAN WHO IS ALLOWED IN THE COUNCIL ROOM DURING A COUNCIL. Chipeta or White Singing Bird (1843 –1924) was the second wife of Chief Ouray of the Uncompahgre Ute tribe. Born a Plains Apache, she was raised by the Utes in what is now Conejos, Colorado. NMNH. Singing Bird, Second Wife, Utes, Sioux, Apache, Plains, Council
Singing Bird
Second Wife
Utes
Sioux
Apache
Plains
Council
MADE? AND WORN BY CHI-PETA, WIFE OF CHIEF OURAY. I.D. AS TETON DAKOTA BY DR. JOHN C. EWERS, BUT IDENTIFIED AS FROM CHIPETA (UTE)… WHO IS CALLED THE QUEEN OF THE TRIBE. SHE WAS THE WIFE OF OLD CHIEF OURAY. SHE IS THE ONLY WOMAN WHO IS ALLOWED IN THE COUNCIL ROOM DURING A COUNCIL. Chipeta or White Singing Bird (1843 –1924) was the second wife of Chief Ouray of the Uncompahgre Ute tribe. Born a Plains Apache, she was raised by the Utes in what is now Conejos, Colorado. NMNH.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
NMNH. Primitive Dolls, First Nations, Charms
Primitive Dolls
First Nations
Charms
NMNH.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
NMNH. Native American Jewelry, Moccs, Backpacks
Native American Jewelry
Moccs
Backpacks
NMNH.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
NMNH. Shoes, Penny Loafers
Shoes
Penny Loafers
NMNH.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
Breast plate, Ute. "TWO ROWS OF OVAL, WHITE BEADS SPACED ALONG STRIPS OF LEATHER. CONCH SHELL DISK IN CENTER.” COLLECTOR: EMILE GRANIER, 1898. NMNH. White Beads, Conch, Disk, Breast, Oval, Shell, Costume
White Beads
Conch
Disk
Breast
Oval
Shell
Costume
Breast plate, Ute. "TWO ROWS OF OVAL, WHITE BEADS SPACED ALONG STRIPS OF LEATHER. CONCH SHELL DISK IN CENTER.” COLLECTOR: EMILE GRANIER, 1898. NMNH.
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S
"SNAIL SHELLS STRUNG ON A CORD; BUNCH OF CUT FEATHERS IN MIDDLE OF STRING." NMNH Native American Projects, Spirit Clothing, Tassel Necklace, Necklaces, Snail Shell, Regalia, Indigenous Peoples
Native American Projects
Spirit Clothing
Tassel Necklace
Necklaces
Snail Shell
Regalia
Indigenous Peoples
"SNAIL SHELLS STRUNG ON A CORD; BUNCH OF CUT FEATHERS IN MIDDLE OF STRING." NMNH
Alexandr Denisov
Alexandr Denisov
U T E A R T I F A C T S