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Man performing the Dog Dance, Zuni nation
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Man performing the Dog Dance, Zuni nation
Man in feather headdress performing the Dog Dance, Zuni nation. Lithograph after a painting by Mary Wright Gill from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904
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23rd Annual Bureau Ceremony Dancer Ethnography Ethnology Gill Headdress Hoen Illustrator Nation Powell Report Ritual Wesley Wright Zuni
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This lithograph depicts a man from the Zuni Nation in New Mexico performing the traditional Dog Dance. The image is based on a painting by Mary Wright Gill, which was included in the 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, published in Washington, D.C. in 1904. John Wesley Powell, a prominent American anthropologist and geologist, oversaw the publication of these reports, which aimed to document and preserve the ethnography, or cultural knowledge, of various Native American tribes. The Dog Dance is an essential ritual and ceremony in Zuni religion, believed to ensure the prosperity of crops and to protect the community from harm. The dancer wears an elaborate headdress adorned with feathers, symbolizing the spirit of the dog, which is a central figure in Zuni mythology. The intricate design of the headdress reflects the rich artistic traditions of the Zuni people. The chromolithograph, a printing technique that uses multiple layers of color, brings the vibrant details of the painting to life. The image captures the intensity and grace of the dancer, as he executes the steps of the Dog Dance with precision and dedication. The overall effect is a striking and evocative representation of the cultural heritage of the Zuni Nation.
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