Indians and wannabes: native american powwow dancing in the northeast and beyond
Auteur :
Axtmann, Ann M.
Éditeur :
University Press of Florida
ISBN :
9780813061979
Date de publication :
21 oct. 2015
Dimensions :
22,8 x 15,2 x 1,1 cm
Poids :
333 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
In this compelling interdisciplinary work, Ann Axtmann examines powwows as practiced primarily along the Atlantic coastline, from New Jersey to New England. She offers an introduction to the many complexities of the tradition and explores the history of powwow performance, the variety of their setups, the dances themselves, and the phenomenon of “playing Indianâ€.