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The Winnemem Wintu, a small unrecognized tribe of 125, performed a puberty ceremony on the McCloud River in California this July. Here the Winnemem rush the sacred fire at the climax of H'up Chona

The Winnemem Wintu, a small unrecognized tribe of 125, performed a puberty ceremony on the McCloud River in California this July. Here the Winnemem rush the sacred fire at the climax of H'up Chonas, or war dance.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2010
Date Uploaded: 07.2010
Photo Location: California, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS
Copyright: © Marc Dadigan