Pow Wow First Nation Dancer
by Bob Christopher
Title
Pow Wow First Nation Dancer
Artist
Bob Christopher
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A Wonderful Chicken Dancer participating in a Pow Wow in Western Canada. Cultures around the world are a fascinating subject at all levels. In my travels the indigenous people of our planet are colorful and rich with legend. The North American tribal groups are truly one of the most colorful and photogenic, Pow Wows are a mixture of sights and sounds. Drummers and singers strike the rhythm and the dancers whirl in their colorful ceremonial dress. I invite you to visit my Pow Wow Gallery and then go to see the indigenous celebrations in your country. I know you will long remember the experience. The color and pageantry of a First Nation Pow Wow held in Saskatchewan, Canada.
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A pow wow (also powwow or pow-wow) is a social gathering held by many different Native American communities. The word derives from the Narragansett word powwaw, meaning "spiritual leader".[1] A similar gathering by California Native People usually in the fall is called a Big Time. A modern pow wow is a specific type of event for Native American/First Nations people to meet and dance, sing, socialize, and honor their cultures. Pow wows may be private or public. There is generally a dancing competition, often with significant prize money awarded. Pow wows vary in length from a one-day event, to major pow wows called for a special occasion which can be up to one week long.
In popular culture, such as older Western movies, the term has also been used by non-Natives to describe any gathering of Native Americans, or to refer to any type of meeting among non-Natives (such as military personnel). However, such use may be viewed as cultural appropriation, and disrespectful to Native peoples.[2]
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Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent action capture, Bob! Wonderful colors! Congratulations on your 7000 VIEWS feature!
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Hanne Lore …Thank you very much for your lovely compliment and your congratulations on my image being featured in the 7000 THAT'S SEVEN THOUSAND VIEWS group site. I certainly appreciate it very much…Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Barbara…Thank you very much for featuring my image in the 7000 THAT'S SEVEN THOUSAND VIEWS group site. I certainly appreciate it very much…Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi James ...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the BEAUTY group site. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, Bob, on FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH OF THE WEEK, in Red Maple Gallery, homepage group, of Fine Art America!
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Maria …Wow, Thank you very much for choosing my photograph as the FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH OF THE WEEK, in Red Maple Gallery group site. I certainly appreciate your support very much…Cheers Bob
Dianne Milliard
Amazing capture. Well done!
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Dianne ...Thank you very much for your lovely compliment on my image. I appreciate your support very much... Cheers Bob
Robyn King
Congratulations Bob your amazing artwork is being featured in Over 5000 Views:-) Please take a moment to add your beautiful art to our archives in the message area and have a wonderful day!
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Robyn …Thank you very much for featuring my image in the OVER 5000 VIEWS group site. I appreciate your support very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Tania…Thank you very much for featuring my image in the BRIGHT FLUORESCENT ARTWORKS group site. I appreciate your support very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Frozen in Time …Thank you very much for featuring my image in the VERTICAL IMAGES group site. I certainly appreciate your support very much…Cheers Bob
Nancy Carol Photography
CONGRATULATIONS! .... and thank you for with us your wonderful work of art that been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs Featured .... Nancy
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Nancy …Thank you very much for featuring my image in the ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART group site. I certainly appreciate your support very much…Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Stefano …Thank you very much for featuring my image in the 10 PLUS group site. I appreciate it very much ...Cheers Bob
Hartmut Jager
Bob, your Outstanding Photograph shows perfectly the richness of Native American communities and their deep-rooted culture ! -
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Hartmut ...Thank you very much for your lovely comment and your compliment on my image. I appreciate your support very much... Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi SJ...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Photography Hub group site. I appreciate your continued support very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Jarek....Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Travel Photography group site. I appreciate your support very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Laura ...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Art Perspectives group site. I appreciate your support very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Amy...Happy New Year ...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Forward Exposure group site. I appreciate your support very much...Cheers Bob
Jeff Burgess
Love the subject and love your capture and love the post-manipulation!!
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Jeff...I am so pleased that you like my image and my processing. I certainly appreciate your support very much... Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi REN...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Cultures And Civilizations group site. I appreciate your support very much...Cheers Bob
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the Features Archive discussion as well as any other discussion in which it would fit!
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Luther...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Camera Art group site. I appreciate your support very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Tatiana...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Travel Art group site. I appreciate your support very much...Cheers Bob
Joyce Dickens
Congratulations on ALL of your well deserved features Bob; this is absolutely a wonderful shot!!!
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Joyce...You have certainly made my day with your wonderful compliment and congratulations on my images being featured on FAA. I certainly appreciate your continued support very much... Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Frozen In Time...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Your Very Best Photography group site. I appreciate your support very much...Cheers Bob
Dawn Currie
Congratulations! Your exceptional photographic artwork has been featured in our group, Artistic Photography! You are invited to archive it in the 2019 Artistic Photography Featured Work Archive discussion thread for more visibility.
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Dawn...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Artistic Photography group site. I appreciate your support very much... Cheers Bob
Don Columbus
Congratulations Bob, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2019 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet!
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Don...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Photographic Camera Art group site. I appreciate your support very much... Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Julie...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Your Story Of Art group site. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Steve Karol
Congratulations on reaching over a thousand views
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Steve...Thank you very much for your congratulations on my image reaching 1000 Views. I certainly appreciate your support very much...Cheers Bob