The bustles and other regalia symbolize a dancer`s relationship with nature and connection to the Great Spirit. The feathers worn by the dancers are arranged in a single bustle and worn on their lower back. Today, however, traditional dancers are of all ages. In the past, a Traditional Dancer was typically an elder who had earned the right to carry eagle feathers. The men`s Traditional Dance provides an image of past warriors returning from hunting or battle and telling their story through dance.
In this picture, you will see two men dancing Traditional.
For Native American Heritage Month, we would like to share some common cultural practices within Indian Country.
