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Arikara medicine fraternity-The prayer, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
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Arikara medicine fraternity-The prayer, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Arikara medicine fraternity-The prayer, c1908. Photo shows Arikara shamans, without shirts, backs to camera, seated in a semi-circle around a sacred cedar tree, tipis in background
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This evocative photograph, titled "Arikara medicine fraternity-The prayer," captures a moment of deep spiritual connection and communion among a group of Arikara shamans in the early 20th century. Taken by renowned ethnographer Edward Sheriff Curtis around 1908, the image shows the shamans, bare-chested and without shirts, seated in a semi-circle around a sacred cedar tree. The tree, a symbol of life and renewal, towers over them, its branches reaching out as if to embrace the men. The tipis of the Arikara village can be seen in the background, adding to the sense of place and tradition. The shamans, with their backs to the camera, are in a posture of deep concentration and prayer. Their bodies are bent forward, hands folded, and eyes closed, indicating their complete focus on the ritual at hand. The scene is one of quiet reverence and respect for the natural world and the spiritual forces that govern it. The Arikara people, also known as the Ree, are a Native American tribe originally from the Plains region of North America, specifically in what is now North Dakota, USA. This photograph is a testament to their rich cultural heritage and the enduring power of their beliefs and practices. The image is a valuable ethnographic and anthropological record of a time and way of life that is now largely gone, and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the traditions and stories of indigenous peoples.
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