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The feast day dance at Zia Pueblo
Texas journal of science • 4 • Published In 1952 • Pages: 19-26
By: Lange, Charles H..
Abstract
This is an account of the Green Corn Dance performed at the Zia pueblo in the summer of 1951. The Corn Dance was part of the Feast Day for the patron saint of Zia. Lange describes the costumes, dance movements, and music. He discusses the roles of prominent villagers and secret societies. A total of five dances were performed.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2004
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Southwest and Basin
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 2002
- Field Date
- 1951
- Coverage Date
- 1951
- Coverage Place
- Zia Pueblo, New Mexico, United States
- Notes
- Charles H. Lange
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 26)
- LCCN
- 52043795
- LCSH
- Sia Indians