Medicine Ceremony

Indians Dancing in a Medicine Ceremony

Above we show a dramatic photo of an Arikara Medicine Ceremony. It was made in 1908 by Edward S. Curtis.

The illustration documents Six Indians standing in line in front of cedar tree, holding rattles and singing.

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Image ID# 6A6B28DF
Ref: loc/Edward Curtis Collection

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Indians

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Arikara

• Indian Ceremonies

• Indian Clothing and Dress

• Native Americans