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14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Plains Indian Dancer

This image depicts a Plains Indian Dancer performing the Bustle Dance at a Powwow in Oklahoma, where the dance is said to have originated; This dance is faster than other Native American dances and requires great stamina and coordination. The regalia bustle is decorated with colorful fringe that represents the Rainbow Spirit.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2016
Photo Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D7100
Copyright: © Karen Dobyns