Material culture of the Menomini / by Alanson Skinner.

  • Alanson Skinner
Date:
1921
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Credit: Material culture of the Menomini / by Alanson Skinner. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    10. Rain Dance, given to the war-bundles in time of drouth. 11. Dog or Beggar’s Dance,* given in the sugar camps in early spring. The dancers wore birch-bark masks, and brave deeds were recited. 12. Tobacco Dance, perhaps a degenerate form of the Calumet of Southern Siouan tribes.* 13. Shawano Dance. Said to have been derived from the Shawnee, and perhaps connected with certain Miid'win rites for the dead, for during this dance Na'xpatao is besought to allow the spirit of the dead man in whose honor the dance is given to return to earth and participate. 14. Circular Dance. A dance performed by the braves, who count their coups and reenact them.* 15. Woman’s Dance. A social dance recently introduced by the Winnebago, and sel¬ dom performed. Bear Ceremonies The Menomini had certain ceremonies which they performed when a bear was slain. A deerskin was offered to the Sun and a feast was given. The bear’s skull was prepared and cleaned, and was later hung up in the woods. The bones of the animal were kept away from the dogs. Members of
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