Interpretation of the Apache Sunrise Dance

In the previous chapter, descriptions of Apache cultural beliefs and rituals and their associated meanings were presented for the San Carlos and Mescalero Apache versions of the Sunrise Dance. A multiple-method approach was utilized, and sources of data encompassed participant observation and corres...

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Published inEmpowerment of North American Indian Girls p. 259
Main Author Markstrom, Carol A
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published United States UNP - Nebraska 01.03.2008
University of Nebraska Press
Subjects
American studies
Anthropology
Applied anthropology
Arts
Behavioral sciences
Biological sciences
Biology
Ceremonies
Coming of age
Cultural anthropology
Cultural customs
Dance
Developmental biology
Ethnic groups
Ethnography
Ethnology
Human populations
Indigenous peoples
Life cycle
Mothers
Native American dance
Native American studies
Performing arts
Persons
Population studies
Puberty
Puberty rites
Religious dances
Rites of passage
Rituals
Social sciences
Traditional dance
White people
Women
Women's studies
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Summary:In the previous chapter, descriptions of Apache cultural beliefs and rituals and their associated meanings were presented for the San Carlos and Mescalero Apache versions of the Sunrise Dance. A multiple-method approach was utilized, and sources of data encompassed participant observation and corresponding field notes; semistructured, audiotaped interviews; numerous informal conversations with San Carlos and Mescalero cultural experts and participants; review of existing historical and anthropological sources of literature; examination of physical artifacts; photographs; and existing videotapes. At the onset, the findings were organized according to chronology of events for the Sunrise Dance and the steps of the Ritual Process
ISBN:9780803232570
0803232578
DOI:10.2307/j.ctt1dfnv6w.12