I believe he is tightening his headdress before dancing.
There are different types of headdresses depending on the tribe.
The detail is amazing from head to toe.
This is known as a bustle and is a normal part of the men's regalia worn during pow wow. They originate from the Plains region of the United States. Which is where the tribes and I are located. To learn more link
One of the five big drums at the Pow Wow. When the Indians begin to drum it will be flat on a wooden holder next to the ground and they sit in a circle around it to drum.
Eagles feathers which are sacred to the Indians.
The eagle feather law in the United States
Under the current language of the eagle feather law, individuals of certifiable American Indian ancestry enrolled in a federally recognized tribe are legally authorized to obtain eagle feathers. Unauthorized persons found with an eagle or its parts in their possession can be fined up to $250,000. aource
Where the term Powwow originated
"Powwow was an Algonquin term, "pauwau" or "pauau", which referred to a gathering of medicine men and spiritual leaders. "Pauwauing" referred to a religious ceremony, usually one of curing. In the 1800's the European explorers observing these religious gatherings and dances mispronounced the word as powwow. source
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Previous powwow photography posts
Indian flag at beginning of Pow wow
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Protrait photograph of Child Indian Dancer
SPJ contest submission by @photobe
The first pow wow I have been to was last year. The opening ceremony had me in tears. The strength and the beauty was phenomenal. My daughter at the time was almost 2 and she tuned into it like if was always part of her. Dancing in ways I never seen her move and it seemed like she was one of the ceremony dancers too yet she wasn't even looking at them. She was one with the drum and song it would seem.
I had a great experience with a medicine man which also had me in tears.
I want to go back this year so bad but I will be missing it because of a wedding cake I have to make. Hoping that time will be on my side and I can go. I really do not want to miss it.
Thank you for sharing these photo's. It has brought back the memories I hold as though it was yesterday.
The best comment ever @foxyspirit I felt it too. Such a wonderful experience for everyone. I will be posting more photos. I have so many. :)
Oh I would love to see them! I didn't take any pictures last year as I didn't want to disrespect anyone and so many people were already taking tons! If I go this year perhaps I will. My tobacco didn't grow much so I will have to buy some to offer. I wont feel as bad when asking :p
mine was a special deal as I am into photography this link talks about it and you will see a portrait I did of a child..so cute
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I'm loving all this pics!! Keep 'em coming!
Thank you so much.
Great shot! Vivid and vibrant colors..
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Great photos and colors. Btw why is it name Pow Wow?
Also thanks for voting for me(Gave me some hope). But seems like i will be losing anyways haha.
I like your work.
maybe you will win.
Good question .. I will put it on the post :) Check out the bottom of the post. @cave-man
Thanks for the information sir.
TRADITIONAL garbs are National Heritage's which should be preserved and encouraged.
Exactly what you are doing here, NOW!!
thank you. I plan to continue the series.
Aww, the photos look really lovely and so happy and positive 💚
It was very moving.
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Great pictures. So much detail to focus on. Looks like you had fun
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Wonderful photos and similar but yet different regalia to our Woodland tribes.
really? I will google them. thanks for stopping by.
@melinda010100 cool.. I looked and you know the mocassins are so beautiful for all the tribes.. I will post some later on..took shots of that too. :)
Beautiful photos, incredible fantasies, interesting headdresses!
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Thank you for your beautiful article.
It is good that the culture is respected.
Keeping cultural values is important.
The photos are very impressive.
Thank you for sharing.
Wow thanks for your beautiful comment. Much appreciated. :)