Pow Wow Traditional Dancer 1
by Bob Christopher
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Pow Wow Traditional Dancer 1
Artist
Bob Christopher
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Photograph - Photography
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Female traditional dancer waiting for her turn. 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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Comments (6)
Marsha Woods
Great photo showing an intimate view of the decorated dress of this dancer.nThe view can appreciate the intricacies of the stitching.
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Marsha...Yes, the dress is spectacular. I cannot imagine the time, patience and skill that this garment would have taken. Thank you very much for your lovely comment and your compliment on my image... Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Char...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Sold Twice group site. I certainly appreciate your support very much... Cheers Bob
Mike Dawson
Bob, congratulations on your sale
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Mike...Thank you very much for your congratulations on my sale. I certainly appreciate your encouragement very much... Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
A Very Special "Thank You" to the Purchaser of my image from Anacortes, WA. I certainly appreciate your support very much and I hope that you will enjoy my image for many years to come...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
A Very Special "Thank You" to the Purchaser of my image from Deer Park, TX. I certainly appreciate your support very much and I hope that you will enjoy my image for many years to come...Cheers Bob
Jennifer Stackpole
Gorgeous! Congratulations on your recent sale!
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Jennifer... Thank you very much for your congratulations on my sale. I appreciate your support very much... Cheers Bob