Scott Willie
Squaw Dancers
7 3/4"
total height
The Squaw Dance, proper, essentially
a healing ceremony, is preceded by much preparation, by protocol,
and gift exchanging. A family wishing to arrange such a ceremony
(to aid some member who is physically ill or who has had a troubling
experience) invites other to help in arranging The Squaw Dance
and, buy offering and having accepted the sacred stick
(beautifully decorated and specially cut) sets in motion the
preparations.
These preparations are vast
and expensive. The medicine man must be engaged, and must ready
his part. Singers must be secured, often brought from a distance;
food must be obtained, stored, and prepared to feast a large
gathering; the sties must be chosen and the area made ready.
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