Research Catalog

Title

The northern traditional dancer / C. Scott Evans.

Author

Evans, C. Scott (Carey Scott), 1959-

Publication

Pottsboro, Tex. : Crazy Crow Trading Post, 1998.

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Details

Description

48 p. : ill. (some col.); 28 cm.

Summary

Inspired by Lakota traditional dancers from South Dakota, the author presents a brief history, then concentrates on the outfits worn for northern powwows, the materials and techniques for their construction.

Series Statement

[Native American dance series]

Uniform Title

[Native American dance series].

Subject

• Indian dance > Great Plains
• Indians of North America > Clothing > Great Plains
• Dakota dance
• Dakota Indians > Clothing
• Indian craft

Note

• Caption title.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [49]).

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

The Northern traditional dancer -- Introduction -- History -- Powowws- Northern style -- Northern drums and singing groups -- Yesterday and today -- Articles worn by the traditional dancer -- Basic body covering -- Moccasins, anklets and bells -- beadwork sets -- Kneebands, cuffs, armbands, belts, side tabs, aprons, finge and bone sets -- Mirrors and porcupine roach bustles and hand articles -- The Dance -- Check list -- Craft techniques for outfit construction -- Beadwork techniques -- The bustle -- Hairpipe breastplate -- Bandolier -- Otter sash -- Choker -- Moccasins -- Anklets -- Bells -- Porcupine hair roach -- Roach spreader -- Staff -- Biblography.

ISBN

0962488313

OCLC

• 42251448
• SCSB-10135842

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library