Cheyenne Animal Dance

Cheyenne Indian Dancers

Here for your consideration is a pleasing picture of the Water Purification Rite during the Cheyenne Animal Dance. It was created in 1927 by Edward S. Curtis.

The photograph presents Three Cheyenne dancers in ceremonial dress, bending towards water.

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Image ID# AA249750
Ref: loc/Edward Curtis Collection

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Indians

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Cheyenne

• Indian Ceremonies

• Native Americans