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Dripping Pollen Blessings at an Apache Sunrise Ceremony

I had the privilege of attending and photographing the Apache Sunrise Ceremony for a friend. This ceremony marks the transition of a young lady into womanhood. On this day the people of her tribe had the opportunity to say a blessing over her and sprinkle her with pollen.

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Date Taken: 05.2015
Date Uploaded: 04.2016
Photo Location: San Carlos, Arizona, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D700
Copyright: © Rebecca Hobert
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