Singing deeds of valor c1908.
Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952
1 photographic print. | Two Dakota men playing hand drums outside of a tipi.

#Curtis #EdwardS #Dakota #NativeAmerican #1900-1910 #DakotaIndians #Handdrums #Music #Rites&ceremonies #Singing #Warbonnets #undefined

https://www.loc.gov/item/2002719677/

Gray Dawn--Cheyenne c1910.
Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952
1 photographic print. | Sun dance lodge with Cheyenne people standing inside.

#GrayDawn #Curtis #EdwardS #Cheyenne #NorthAmerica #CheyenneIndians #Rites&ceremonies #Spirituallife #Structures #Sundance #undefined

https://www.loc.gov/item/97503163/

A Flathead dance c1910 March 11.
Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952
1 photographic print. | Flathead men dance in front of tepees under pine trees, river in background.

#Flathead #Curtis #EdwardS #NativeAmerican #European #Ceremonialdancers #Dance #Pines #Rites&ceremonies #SalishIndians #Tipis #undefined

https://www.loc.gov/item/2002722480/

Yebichai sweat--Navaho c1905 January 6.
Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952
1 photographic print. | Three Navajo men, seated, watching over a man covered with a blanket(?) anchored by sticks with feathers attached.

#Yebichai #Navaho #Curtis #EdwardS #Navajo #third #1900-1910 #NavajoIndians #Rites&ceremonies #Spirituallife #Sweatbaths #undefined

https://www.loc.gov/item/2003652733/

Hu Kalowa Pi ceremony c1907 December 26.
Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952
1 photographic print. | Photograph shows Saliva, an Oglala Sioux priest, dressed for the Hu Kalowa Pi ceremony.

#HuKalowaPi #Curtis #EdwardS #Saliva #OglalaSioux #theHuKalowaPi #NativeAmerican #EdwardSCurtis #1900-1910 #OglalaIndians #Rites&ceremonies #Saliva #Shamans #Spirituallife #undefined

https://www.loc.gov/item/2006676298/

Snake dancer and "Hugger" A c1905 January 6.
Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952
1 photographic print. | Hopi men performing snake dance ceremony, others watch in background.

#Curtis #EdwardS #1900-1910 #Arizona #Ceremonialdancers #Dance #HopiIndians #Rites&ceremonies #Snakedance #Snakes #undefined

https://www.loc.gov/item/2003652747/

Incense--Atsina c1908 November 19.
Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952
1 photographic print. | Four Atsina men, each wrapped in a blanket, seated on ground, one with arm and fist raised skyward, one holding a wing.

#Atsina #Curtis #EdwardS #NativeAmericans #PlainsIndian #second #NativeAmerican #America #1900-1910 #AtsinaIndians #Blankets #Montana #Prayer #Rites&ceremonies #Spirituallife #undefined

https://www.loc.gov/item/2002722340/

Why did ancient people build massive, mysterious mounds in Louisiana?

Hunter-gatherers at Poverty Point may have built its massive earthworks not under the command of chiefs, but as part of a vast, temporary gathering of egalitarian communities seeking spiritual harmony in a volatile world. New radiocarbon data and reexamined artifacts suggest far-flung travelers met to trade, worship, and participate in rituals designed to appease the forces of nature.

ScienceDaily

Dutch Hardcore Unit RITES Relased Powerful New Single “Free”

The new single Free is a powerful anthem about embracing authenticity without compromise. Built on heartfelt lyricism and uplifting instrumentation, the track pays homage to those who bravely live as their true selves while also recognizing those unable to speak out due to unsafe environments. Free confronts racism, sexism, and apartheid with strength and compassion, offering solidarity to marginalized voices everywhere. Accompanied by a brand-new video, Free shows the band in fighting form and hints at more new music to come.

https://youtu.be/ivTbDCW8Joo?feature=shared

#ENGINEERRECORDS #HARDCORE #MUSIC #NEWS #RITES