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Notes on the Kiowa Sun Dance

1921

Leslie Spier

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Notes on the Kiowa Sun Dance

Leslie Spier

1921

Archaeology & Anthropology, Religion/Spirituality

Published in 1921, 'Notes on the Kiowa Sun Dance' by Leslie Spier is an anthropological study of the Kiowa Sun Dance rituals. The book details the ceremonial practices, roles, and cultural significance of the Sun Dance within Kiowa society, emphasizing the importance of the tai'me, or sacred medicine image, and the various rituals involved. Spier's meticulous observations provide valuable insights into the beliefs and communal life of the Kiowa people, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of Native American cultural practices.

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Leslie Spier
1893-1961

Pioneering anthropologist known for his ethnographic studies of American Indian cultures and cultural change.

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