The dance commonly begins about the middle of the afternoon or later, after sundown. When it begins in the afternoon, there is always an intermission of an hour or two for supper. The preliminary painting and dressing is usually the… — James Mooney Copy Share Image
Facing inward, join hands so as to form a small circle. Then, without moving from their places they sing the opening song, according to… — James Mooney Copy Share Image
Among the southern tribes, on the contrary, hats were sometimes worn in the dance, although this was not considered in strict accordance with the… — James Mooney Copy Share Image
At intervals between the songs, more especially after the trances have begun, the dancers unclasp hands and sit down to smoke or talk for… — James Mooney Copy Share Image
The dance commonly begins about the middle of the afternoon or later, after sundown. When it begins in the afternoon, there is always an… — James Mooney Copy Share Image
