Pow Wow pics!!!!

[sorchawench]

This young lady was kind enough to stop long enough to let me get a pic....


One of the Gourd Dances


Teaching the future generation


Fringe


One of the Princesses. And when I say Princess, I'm not talking Aristocracy. This was the Homecoming ceremony for the Comanche Nation. The Princesses were young women in the community elected to the office because of their service and contributions to the Tribe.


Being followed by a younger princess




More of the Princesses. There were several different categories and levels


The Veteran's Dance


Dance Circle


One of the Northern Grass Dancers (if memory serves)






The Drum. Considered a living entity in it's own right.


An opening circle dance. You can see some of the Fancy Dancers. Look close, there's a little guy there, with white and rainbow costume. Fancy Dancers start early.


Close up of costumes.


Remember the little dude? Here he is, gearing up.


Fancy Dancers




Warp Speed




Womens Traditional Dance

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[ayoub.livejournal.com]

Great pics! :D