The Omaha Dance in Oglala and Sicangu Sioux History, 1883-1923 / Mark G. Thiel.

Although altered by government and religious sanctions since the establishment of reservations in 1878, the Omaha dance still serves as an obtrusive demonstration of tribal identity and cohesion for the Oglala and Sicangu Sioux. The dance achieved a high level of prominence as a successful celebrati...

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Main Author: Thiel, Mark G.
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1983.
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Physical Description:36 pages
Format: Microfilm Book

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