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Buffalo Dance
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Ceremonial Indian dance (Plate 8)."All tribes have their medicine songs particular for the hunting of each animal they choose to go in pursuit of, and by singing these songs they conciliate the supposed invisible deity or spirit presiding over these animals' respective destinies, and who must necessarily be consulted in this way. These Medicine Ceremonies, which are always conducted by their Medicine (or Mystery) Men, and almost invariably performed with more or less adherence to all the usual forms before starting on a hunting or war excursion; and however great the success may be, it is easily attributed to the observance of these forms; and if disappointment, or even disaster, attend the expedition, it is equally easy and convenient to attribute it to some culpable defect or omission in their Medicine operations."
1844
Catlin, George, 1796-1872
Publication Information
| Creator | Catlin, George, 1796-1872 |
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| Date Created | 1844 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 56 x 41 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | E77 C399 1844 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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