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Buffalo Dance Research Paper

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During the 1920's many historical events took place in the United States. Many imagine the glitz and glam but, curious Edward S. Curtis traveled to the areas enriched with Native American culture. In which he captured the beautiful Indian dancers of America titled: Buffalo Dance, Hopi.1 The Buffalo dance was a spiritual ceremonial event that included men, women, boys and girls of a specific tribe.2 The dance was to show how thankful the North American Indians were to have the necessities needed for survival.3 Additionally, the dance was a gathering sense of unification, this is exactly what Curtis conquered in his photograph. Curtis was known for his photographs taken of American Indians. He observed and intentionally wanted to preserve traditions of them. …show more content…

In this artwork it brings a sense of united power. There are three main figures; two obtain shields and the other is wearing a feather hat that droops over its eyes, together they are skipping in a circle. The round shields have a painted face on them with eagle feathers extending outward from the face, these shields are also referred to as "sun placques".5 Due to these shields, the specific Indians' faces are covered. The shields symbolize safety and protection. Though, their faces do not seem like the only thing they are trying to protect. Perhaps, this dance was trying to declare what belongs to them. More specifically, their land. During this time, many new laws were put into place that forced the Indians out of their land. Ownership was taken from them and passed onto white Americans.6 In fact, Curtis was able to present the feelings of the Indians being removed from their remaining land through his photographs.7 Proceeding, the third dancer is wearing a skirt on top of a fringed shirt and tight

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