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The feast day dance at Zia Pueblo

Texas journal of science4 • 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.
Subjects
Ornament
Personal grooming
Music
Dance
Organized ceremonial
culture
Zia Pueblo
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