Crow Dancers of Eastern Montana 1894-95

[Jorgelito Hagens]

White paint or clay signifies they get their energy from the buffalo, who paw the ground in wallows and cover themselves in white sand or powdered dirt.

The man with half his face painted white shows that he has been in a fight, has courage, and is willing to meet death. The man wearing a necklace made of large circles or rings (from horse harnesses) symbolizes a good life and having wealth in horses.

[PITA SIKSIKA WARRIOR]

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